Declining since 2007, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Alahna since 1986
Babies named Alahna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 433 |
| 2010s | 432 |
| 2020s | 171 |
Meaning & origin
Alahna entered U.S. naming records in 1986, a modern respelling of the more established Alana. Its use peaked in 2008 at rank 4,987, but has since seen a gradual decline in popularity. By 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 61,818 baby girls, placing it well outside the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2007, reflecting a broader shift away from creatively-spelled variants of popular names. Alahna's appeal lies in its melodic sound and multicultural origins, though it has never been widely adopted in any particular state. Its similarity to names like Alanna and Alannah keeps it recognizable while offering a slightly unique spelling.
Alahna is a respelling or variant of Alana, which itself derives from the Irish name Ailín, a feminine form of Ailill meaning 'elf' or 'sprite', or from the Hawaiian word 'alana' meaning 'awakening' or 'precious'. The name Alana gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, and Alahna appears as a modern respelling that emerged in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Lani, Ally
Sibling names for Alahna
Names that share Alahna's style, for a brother or sister.
