Alesana vs Raelani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alesana

Girl #6,446 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Polynesian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,446
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ale, Lesa, Sana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raelani

Girl #6,475 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe of heaven"

Origin: Hebrew/Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,475
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Lani, Rae-Lani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alesana Rank #6,446
Raelani Rank #6,475

Alesana is more popular, ranked #6446 vs #6475 for Raelani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alesana ___

  • Alesana Rose
  • Alesana Marie
  • Alesana Grace
  • Alesana Lani
  • Alesana Noa
  • Alesana Jade

Raelani ___

  • Raelani Grace
  • Raelani Marie
  • Raelani Jade
  • Raelani Hope
  • Raelani Kai
  • Raelani Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alesana

Siosaia Teuila Malosi Feagaimaleata Leilani

If you choose Raelani

Leilani Nalani Kalani Keani Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alesana or Raelani more popular?

Alesana is more popular, ranked #6446 compared to Raelani at #6475 in the United States.

What do Alesana and Raelani mean?

Alesana means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Samoan origin). Raelani means "ewe of heaven" (Hebrew/Hawaiian origin).

Are Alesana and Raelani boy or girl names?

Alesana is primarily a girl name. Raelani is primarily a girl name.

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