Alana vs Aurora

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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Aurora

Girl #16 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
6,917
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rory, Rori, Aura

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Aurora Rank #16

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 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

Aurora ___

  • Aurora Rose
  • Aurora Jane
  • Aurora Grace
  • Aurora Claire
  • Aurora Faye
  • Aurora Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Aurora

Atlas Luna Orion Celeste Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Aurora more popular?

Aurora is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Aurora mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Aurora means "dawn" (Latin origin).

Are Alana and Aurora boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Aurora is primarily a girl name.

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