Rising since 1985, #603 for girls today.
Popularity of Aliana since 1979
Babies named Aliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 330 |
| 2000s | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 3,842 |
| 2020s | 2,798 |
Meaning & origin
Aliana is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, and has been steadily rising in popularity ever since, especially from the mid-1980s onward. By 2025, it achieved a rank of 603, with approximately 1 in every 3,300 newborn girls receiving the name, and reaching its peak year in 2024. Its usage is most concentrated in Hawaii, Nevada, and New Mexico, reflecting a diverse geographic appeal. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, but its sound fits a contemporary pattern of lyrical, feminine names ending in -ana. Aliana is typically considered a girl's name and is a popular choice among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Aliana likely emerged as a modern coinage in the late 20th century, blending popular elements such as Ali (from names like Alison or Alicia) and Ana, or as a variant of Alana (from Irish Ailín) or Eliana (from Hebrew). Its rise in the United States since the 1980s reflects a broader trend of melodic, multi-syllabic girls' names with an -ana ending. It has no historical or traditional roots before its first recorded use in 1979.
Where Aliana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aliana” around the world
Where Aliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Ana, Lia
Sibling names for Aliana
Names that share Aliana's style, for a brother or sister.
