Alanya
Alanya is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,244 in the US, popular nicknames include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alanya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 167 babies have been named Alanya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alanya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,244 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,244
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Alanya
Alanya is a girl name .
Alanya is currently ranked #34,244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alanya include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alanya include Alana, Alani, Alanna, Alannah, Alanis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis