Alana vs Anastasia

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

Alana Rank #143
Anastasia Rank #166

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #166 for Anastasia.

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

Anastasia ___

  • Anastasia Rose
  • Anastasia Marie
  • Anastasia Grace
  • Anastasia Claire
  • Anastasia Sophia
  • Anastasia Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Anastasia

Sebastian Nikolai Katerina Ivan Alexandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Anastasia more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Anastasia at #166 in the United States.

What do Alana and Anastasia mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Anastasia means "resurrection" (Greek origin).

Are Alana and Anastasia boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Anastasia is primarily a girl name.

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