Rising since 1989, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Aleana since 1973
Babies named Aleana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aleana's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 277 |
| 2010s | 327 |
| 2020s | 156 |
Meaning & origin
Aleana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, but the name remained very rare until the late 1980s. Since 1989, its usage has steadily increased, reflecting a broader trend of modern feminine variants of traditional names. In 2025, Aleana ranked 5,238th nationally, with about 1 in 66,969 newborn girls receiving the name. Its highest popularity came in 2019, when it reached its peak rank of 3,241. The name's rise is part of a pattern of names ending in '-ana' gaining appeal, particularly among families seeking a melodic, contemporary twist on established classics like Alana.
Aleana is a modern variant of Alana, which itself derives from the Irish name Ailín or the Gaelic word 'ailin' meaning 'little rock'. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of Alan, which has debated origins but is often associated with the Celtic word for 'harmony' or 'peace'. The spelling with an 'e' became more common in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
“Aleana” around the world
Where Aleana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea, Lena, Ana, Ali, Lani
Sibling names for Aleana
Names that share Aleana's style, for a brother or sister.
