Alana as a Female Name
Alana is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Alana for a girl get a name with a clear Irish/Gaelic (also Breton) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Alana means “feminine of Alan; often glossed 'little rock' or 'harmony'” and is of Irish/Gaelic (also Breton) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Alanna, Alannah, Alaina, Alayna.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Alana across all genders, see the complete Alana name meaning.
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Is Alana a girl's name?+
Alana is most commonly a girl's name. It means “feminine of Alan; often glossed 'little rock' or 'harmony'” and is of Irish/Gaelic (also Breton) origin.
What does Alana mean?+
Alana means “feminine of Alan; often glossed 'little rock' or 'harmony'” and originates from Irish/Gaelic (also Breton).