Aleana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aleana has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'God has answered'. It has evolved from the name Eliana through various forms. Aleana is often associated with positive traits such as beauty and grace. It does not have significant biblical relevance but has gained popularity in recent years.
The name Aleana is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aleana has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aleana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7737th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4960th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4567th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aleana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aleana"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Aleana is derived from the Hebrew name Eliana, meaning 'God has answered'. It combines the elements 'El', meaning God, and 'ana', meaning answered.
Meaning
God has answered
Language Evolution
Eliana, Aliana, Aleana
Historical Usage
Aleana gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the name Eliana, which has been used in various cultures due to its biblical roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Eliana, Aliana, Alyana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aleana is perceived as a unique and contemporary name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Aleana Azzopardi, a contemporary artist, Aleana K. McKenzie, a noted author
📊 Aleana Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 38 peak births in 2003
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aleana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aleana"
"Aleana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11870th of 19264 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7737th of 27321 | 147 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4960th of 35406 | 420 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4567th of 30306 | 365 |
Regional Popularity of "Aleana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aleana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
60.27% 4498th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
68.59% 4679th/6822 |
64.52% 4049th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aleana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aleana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.