The nameAlana
Alana is a girl's name, the feminine of Alan. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Alana comes from Alan, of Celtic origin or from the name of the Alans. In Hawaiian, alana means "awakening".
Origin
Celtic, through English.
History
Alana appeared in France in the mid 1980s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Alana
Alana in France
Alana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,140 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Alana. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Alana in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 105 births a year.
Variants and related names
Alana in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alana mean?
Alana comes from Alan, of Celtic origin or from the name of the Alans. In Hawaiian, alana means "awakening".
What is the origin of the name Alana?
Celtic, through English.
Is Alana a girl's or a boy's name?
Alana is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alana?
Variants and related names of Alana include Alan.