Alana
Meaning of Alana
Alana is a female name pronounced as uh-LAH-nuh in English and ah-LAH-nah in Irish Gaelic. There are also variations of the name such as Alanna and Alannah. In recent years, the popularity of the name Alana has remained relatively consistent within the top 200 names for girls in the US. It peaked at rank 143 with 2,460 occurrences in 2007 and has generally stayed within the top 300 since then. Even going back to the early half of the 20th century, Alana was a choice some parents made, though it was significantly less common then than it is today. Whether you're drawn to its soft, melodic sound or its Irish roots, Alana could be just the unique yet traditional name you're looking for.
Pronunciation
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as ah-LAH-nah (/a:ˈla:nax/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-LAH-nuh (/əˈlænə/)
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Notable People Named Alana
| Alana Monique Beard is a former professional basketball player known for her successful career in the WNBA, including being a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. |
| Alana de la Garza is a well-known American actress recognized for her roles in popular television series such as Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Forever, and FBI. |
| Alana Rene Blanchard is an American professional surfer and model who has competed on the ASP World Tour. |
| Alana Boyd - Alana Quade is a former Australian pole vaulter and Olympian. |
| Alana Tadege Gebremariam is a Belarusian pro-democracy activist and feminist who made history as the first woman of African ancestry to run in the 2019 general election. |
| Alana Woodward is an Australian rules footballer known for playing for Sydney in the AFL Women's (AFLW) and previously for Richmond and St Kilda. |
