Allana

Meaning & origin

Allana emerged as a given name in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1930. It reached its peak popularity in 1999, but has since declined, falling over the past two decades. In 2025, it ranked 3,167 with about 1 in 32,145 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been most common in Massachusetts, Florida, and California, reflecting a diverse geographic appeal. Allana is a modern variant of Alana, itself a feminine form of Alan, a name with Celtic roots meaning 'harmony' or 'little rock'. The spelling with a double 'n' may have been influenced by the similar Irish name Alanna or by the trend toward embellished feminine names. While not as common as its parent form Alana, Allana offers a distinct yet familiar sound. Parents may be drawn to its melodic quality and cross-cultural resonance.

Allana is a modern variant of Alana, itself a feminine form of Alan. The name Alan may derive from a Breton word meaning 'little rock', or from an Irish root meaning 'harmony' or 'peace'. Allana also exists as a Hawaiian name meaning 'beautiful'. The spelling Allana became more common in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Alana and Anna.