Girl
Celtic
3 syllables
Alana
ah-LAH-nah
/əˈlɑː.nə/
"Beautiful and serene" — a Celtic gem with flowing sound and timeless grace
Alana is the feminine form of Alan, from the Celtic aluinn meaning beautiful or harmony. It also overlaps with the Old Irish term for child or darling. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century and carries a lyrical, melodic quality. It is particularly popular in Ireland, the United States, and Australia.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · la · na
GenderGirl
OriginCeltic
Root WordAluinn
MeaningBeautiful, serene, harmony
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2005
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 19
Nicknames
LanaLaniAnaAli
About the Name Alana
Alana means beautiful, serene, or harmony in its Celtic roots. It is also interpreted as child or darling in Old Irish.
Alana is the feminine form of Alan, a name of Celtic origin used in Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany. It has been a standalone female name since the mid-20th century.
Alana consistently ranks in the US top 200 and is popular in Ireland and Australia. It has maintained steady appeal since the 1990s.
Alana Grace, Alana Rose, and Alana Claire are elegant, flowing combinations that suit the name's lyrical quality.
Alanas are often described as warm, graceful, and harmonious — a name that reflects its peaceful, beautiful meaning.
The most common spelling is Alana. Variants include Alanna, Elana, and Ilana, each with slightly different origins.
Personality of Alana
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alana
Creativity
80%
Elegance
86%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
70%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Alana
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Alana Thompson
American television personality known as Honey Boo Boo
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Alana Haim
American actress and musician, member of HAIM
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Alana de la Garza
American actress known for Law and Order
Middle Names for Alana
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alana
Alana Grace
Alana Marie
Alana Rose
Alana Joy
Alana Paige
Alana Kate
Alana Jade
Alana Claire
Alana Faith
Alana Brooke
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History of Alana
600
Alan-type names used among Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland
1950
Alana emerges as a feminine form in English-speaking countries
1990
Alana gains steady popularity in the United States and Australia
2005
Alana reaches peak US popularity, charting in the top 150
Numerology & Symbolism of Alana
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Seafoam
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily of the Valley
Alana Around the World
How Alana is written in different languages and scripts
ألانا
Arabic
アラナ
Japanese
Алана
Russian
알라나
Korean
阿拉娜
Chinese
Αλάνα
Greek
अलाना
Hindi
אַלָּנָה
Hebrew
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