Alana Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alana Name at a Glance

Name	Alana
Meaning	This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child'.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alana Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alana means “This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alana Name Origin

Our database records Alana under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alana a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alana is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alana

When considering Alana for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.