Addison vs Alana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alana

Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Alana Rank #143

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #143 for Alana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Alana ___

  • Alana Grace
  • Alana Marie
  • Alana Rose
  • Alana Faith
  • Alana Jane
  • Alana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Alana more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Addison and Alana mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin).

Are Addison and Alana boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Alana is primarily a girl name.

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