Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alana.
National Rank (2025)
#140
All-Time Peak Rank
#140 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
68,264
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Alana Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Alana
According to SSA data, Alana achieved its highest historical rank of #140 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 2,461 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 28.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 87 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alana scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+28.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,461Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
87Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:44
1940s:1,143
1950s:1,413
1960s:1,889
1970s:3,519
1980s:6,916
1990s:9,220
2000s:17,935
2010s:16,263
2020s:9,922
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-la-na
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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