Alana vs Bella

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
Bella Rank #109

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 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

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Bella more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Bella mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin).

Are Alana and Bella boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Bella is primarily a girl name.

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