Alyana
How to say it: ah-lee-AH-nuh · /ˌɑliˈɑnə/
Modern American invention, variant of Alana meaning 'precious' - melodic rising girls' name.
Alyana was the 311th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 143 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #288 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #311 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 143 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,133 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #288 |
| In France, 2025 | #395 among girls’ names, 65 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Charts first noticed Alyana only recently, yet the rise has been steady. The 2020s stand as its best period to date, and further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Soft lilting sounds unfolding across four syllables give Alyana a gentle air. Lana is a ready short form.
Nicknames
- Aly
- Lana
- Yana
Honouring a Alyana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alyana is about 1 in 131.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #395 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #478.
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