Alana vs Leilani

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
Leilani Rank #66

Leilani is more popular, ranked #66 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

Leilani ___

  • Leilani Grace
  • Leilani Rose
  • Leilani Mae
  • Leilani Jade
  • Leilani Pearl
  • Leilani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alana

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If you choose Leilani

Kai Keanu Malia Makoa Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Leilani more popular?

Leilani is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Leilani mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Leilani means "royal child of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Alana and Leilani boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Leilani is primarily a girl name.

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