Alana vs Mabel

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
Mabel Rank #222

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #222 for Mabel.

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

Mabel ___

  • Mabel Rose
  • Mabel Jane
  • Mabel Grace
  • Mabel June
  • Mabel Pearl
  • Mabel Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Mabel

Hazel Florence Walter Ernest Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Mabel more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Mabel at #222 in the United States.

What do Alana and Mabel mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin).

Are Alana and Mabel boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Mabel is primarily a girl name.

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