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UK girl's name

Alaana

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "luminous".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alaana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alaana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Alaana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Alaana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alaana ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 girls were registered as Alaana.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alaana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4645

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Alaana mean?

The name Alaana is believed to have its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the word "Ala'a," which means "lofty" or "exalted." It is thought to have first emerged in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in areas with a strong influence of Arabic culture and language.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Alaana can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appeared in various Islamic texts and records. It is speculated that the name gained popularity during this time due to its association with nobility and high social status.

One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Alaana was Alaana al-Asadiyya, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century in present-day Iraq. Her poetic works and contributions to Arabic literature have been widely celebrated and studied throughout the ages.

In the 11th century, Alaana al-Andalusiyya, a talented musician and singer from the Iberian Peninsula, gained recognition for her captivating performances and compositions. Her legacy as a pioneering figure in the world of Arabic music has left a lasting impact.

During the 13th century, Alaana bint al-Muqaddasi, a notable Islamic scholar and traveler, made significant contributions to the field of geography and the study of holy sites. Her writings and accounts of her journeys have been invaluable resources for historians and researchers.

In the realm of literature, Alaana al-Malikiyya, a 15th-century poet from the Mamluk Sultanate, left an indelible mark with her evocative and thought-provoking verses. Her works have been celebrated for their depth and artistic expression.

Another historical figure of note is Alaana al-Qurashiyya, a prominent female scholar and jurist from the 16th century who played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence. Her teachings and interpretations of religious texts have been widely studied and referenced.

While the name Alaana may have its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has since gained popularity and recognition across various regions and communities, transcending its historical origins and becoming a name cherished by many.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Alaana over time

The chart below shows babies named Alaana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Alaana, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Alaana
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Decades

Alaana by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alaana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4645 4 1
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Alaana: questions and answers

How popular is the name Alaana in the UK right now?

In 2022, Alaana was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Alaana most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Alaana in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alaana?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "luminous".

How many people are called Alaana in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Alaana across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.