Alana

Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian
"handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening"

Alana Origin and Meaning

The name Alana is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening".

Alana, in all its various spellings, was at one time reserved for daughters of dads named Alan, but is now much more widespread. It came into prominence via model/actress/celeb spouse Alana Hamilton Stewart.

While Alana is by far the most popular spelling, the name can also be spelled Alanna and Alannah, as in musician Alannah Myles. The variation Alanis (via singer Alanis Morissette (daughter of an Alan) sounds a bit more original, as does the Hawaiian Alani, now in the Top 500. Alaina is another popular variation.

Alana is a Hawaiian word meaning "awakening," and the variation Alannah is a Gaelic term of endearment for a child.

# 184 in the US

Alana Rank in US Top 1000

# 380 on Nameberry

Alana Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Alana Popularity

Famous People Named Alana

  • Alana Rene Blanchard
    American surfer
  • Alana Zimmer
    Canadian model
  • Alana de la Garza
    American actress
  • Alana Frances "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson
    American reality TV personality ("Toddlers and Tiaras" and "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo")
  • Alana Austin
    American actress
  • Alana Mychal Haim
    American musician of sister band Haim
  • Alana Beard
    American pro basketball player
  • Alana Campos
    model, actress & Playboy Playmate
  • Alana Davis
    American singer,songwriter
  • Alana Stewart
    American model, actress and reality TV personality ("I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!")
  • Alana Olga Blahoski
    American Olympic gold medal winning ice hockey player
  • Alana Ladd Jackson
    daughter of actors Sue Carol and Alan Ladd
  • Alana Freed
    late daughter of radio personality Alan Freed
  • Alana Young
    daughter of country singer Faron Young
  • Alana Leslie (b. 1997)
    daughter of pro wrestler Brutus Beefcake
  • Alana Florido (b. 2012)
    daughter of beauty queen Valeska Saab and Nicolás Florido
  • Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro
    daughter of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model Georgina Rodriguez

Alana in Pop Culture

  • Alana
    Ariel's sister in Disney's "The Little Mermaid"
  • Alana Mills
    character in TV's "Step by Step"
  • Alana Bloom
    character in TV's "Hannibal"
  • Alana
    character in "Partholon"
  • Alana
    character in the "Saga"
  • Alana Beck
    character in the musical/book Dear Evan Hansen