Alana
a-la-na
Origin:Latin
Popularity:512
Meaning:precious; awakening
Pronounced ah-LAH-nah, the name is thought to come from the Celtic name Alan or possibly from “a leanbh,” a Gaelic term of endearment. Alana is also a Hawaiian name meaning "beautiful offering," and it caught American parents’ attention in the 1940s, reaching a high point of popularity in the US in the mid-2000s. Spelling variations include Alanna, Alaina and Alannah. Remember Honey Boo Boo from reality TV in the early 2010s? Her birth name is Alana Thompson.
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Famous Alanas
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- Alana BeardBasketball Player
- Alana De La GarzaTV Actress
- Alana "Honey Boo Boo" ThompsonReality TV Star
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Source: Social Security Administration
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