Alana vs Alice

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

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Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Alice Rank #62

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #143 for Alana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alana ___

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

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Alice more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Alice mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Alana and Alice boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Alice is primarily a girl name.

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