Alana
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #166
Total births: 2,887
History: Alana surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name has a gentle, melodic character. Alana represents modern Australian parents choosing names that sound beautiful and work across cultures.
Explore more at Australian Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2011) | #91 |
| Babies named Alana in 2011 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,887 |
| Peak year | 1984 (137 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1980–2011 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Alana
What does the name Alana mean?
Alana means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Alana?
Alana has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Alana in Australia?
Alana ranked #91 in Australia in 2011 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Alana most popular?
Alana peaked in 1984 with 137 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alana a boy or girl name?
Alana is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Alanas in registered births are female.
Is the name Alana rising or falling in popularity?
Alana has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #74 in 2006 to #91 in 2011.
How long has Alana been recorded in Australia?
Alana appears in birth records in Australia across 29 years — from 1980 through 2011.