Allana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Allana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'oak tree' or 'God has answered'. It evolved from 'Elanah' to 'Alana' and finally to 'Allana'. The name is associated with traits of strength and resilience, and while it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 20th century. Notable figures with this name include Allana Harkin and Allana Blanchard.
The name Allana is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Allana has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Allana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5791st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3833rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3717th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2798th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2199th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3103rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Allana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Allana"
Pronunciation
/əˈlænə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Allana is derived from the Hebrew name 'Elanah', which means 'oak tree' or 'God has answered'.
Meaning
oak tree, God has answered
Language Evolution
Elanah, Alana, Allana
Historical Usage
The name Allana gained popularity in the 20th century and has been used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Alana, Elana, Lana
Modern Popularity & Image
Allana is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Allana Harkin, Allana Blanchard
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Allana"
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 "Allana"
"Allana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5791st of 9204 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3833rd of 12526 | 192 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3717th of 19264 | 273 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2798th of 27321 | 628 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2199th of 35406 | 1,316 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3103rd of 30306 | 634 |
Regional Popularity of "Allana" 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 "Allana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
92.19% 3211th/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
58.70% 2627th/4475 |
70.45% 3659th/5194 |
49.42% 3122nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.40% 2447th/4582 |
43.51% 2247th/5164 |
29.10% 2128th/7313 |
37.99% 2835th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
58.75% 2636th/4487 |
48.24% 3291st/6822 |
56.82% 3566th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Allana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Allana" 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.