Alana vs Diana

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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Diana

Girl #243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Romanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,293
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Di, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Diana Rank #243

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #243 for Diana.

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

Diana ___

  • Diana Rose
  • Diana Marie
  • Diana Lynn
  • Diana Grace
  • Diana Victoria
  • Diana Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Diana

Victoria Helena Charlotte James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Diana more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Diana at #243 in the United States.

What do Alana and Diana mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Diana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin).

Are Alana and Diana boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Diana is primarily a girl name.

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