Declining since 2010, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Alauna since 1983
Babies named Alauna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 329 |
| 2010s | 310 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Alauna is a modern English name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1983. It saw a peak in usage in 2006, but has been steadily falling since 2010. As of 2025, the name ranks 7,133, with approximately 1 in 107,151 girls given the name that year. Its origins are unclear; it is likely a respelling or variant of Alana or Alaina, names that themselves have multiple possible roots including Irish, French, and Germanic. Because Alauna lacks a long recorded history, it is best understood as a contemporary coinage, fashionable for its melodic sound rather than deep etymology. No top states have been recorded for this name, indicating it is used sparingly across the country.
Alauna is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of names like Alana or Alaina. Alana may derive from the Irish Ailbhe or from an Old High German word for 'precious', while Alaina is often connected to the French Alaine. The name has been used in the United States since the 1980s without a clear historical lineage, making its etymology ultimately uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Luna, Ally
Sibling names for Alauna
Names that share Alauna's style, for a brother or sister.
