Alana vs Farrah

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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Farrah

Girl #1,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, delight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fara, Far

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Farrah Rank #1,151

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1151 for Farrah.

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

Farrah ___

  • Farrah Lynn
  • Farrah Michelle
  • Farrah Jade
  • Farrah Rose
  • Farrah Nicole
  • Farrah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Farrah

Jenna Nadia Layla Omar Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Farrah more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Farrah at #1151 in the United States.

What do Alana and Farrah mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Farrah means "joy, happiness, delight" (Arabic origin).

Are Alana and Farrah boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Farrah is primarily a girl name.

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