Alana vs Ariyah

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
Ariyah Rank #343

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #343 for Ariyah.

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

Ariyah ___

  • Ariyah Grace
  • Ariyah Jade
  • Ariyah Nicole
  • Ariyah Simone
  • Ariyah Faith
  • Ariyah Nova

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Ariyah

Zara Naomi Elijah Isaiah Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Ariyah more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ariyah at #343 in the United States.

What do Alana and Ariyah mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Ariyah means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alana and Ariyah boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Ariyah is primarily a girl name.

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