Alana vs Brooke

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
Brooke Rank #308

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #308 for Brooke.

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

Brooke ___

  • Brooke Lynn
  • Brooke Elizabeth
  • Brooke Anne
  • Brooke Nicole
  • Brooke Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Brooke

Blake Chase Riley Taylor Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Brooke more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Brooke at #308 in the United States.

What do Alana and Brooke mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Brooke means "One who lives near a brook".

Are Alana and Brooke boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Brooke is primarily a girl name.

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