Alana
Alana is a girl name that ranked #143 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1930. Its best recorded rank was #143 in 2024.
Latest rank
#143
Peak rank
#143
Reached in 2007
Total recorded usage
59,721
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1930
What To Know About Alana
Alana is a girl name that balances familiarity with character. Its English roots provide a sense of heritage, while its modern usage keeps it feeling current and approachable.
Alana is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Alana appearing in official records as far back as 1930, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #143 in 2007, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: ALANA
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.