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Aliana
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “blend of Alia and Ana”
- Meaning
- blend of Alia and Ana
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- ah-lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #603
- US babies 2025
- 487
- Best rank
- #593 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Aliana
Aliana is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Alia and Ana”.
Aliana is a modern name, usually seen as a blend of Alia and Ana or as a variant of Eliana. Alia has Arabic roots meaning exalted, while Ana is a form of Anna, meaning grace. Because it has been formed from several sources, its meaning is flexible. The name became more common in the early twenty-first century. It feels lyrical and graceful, and it pairs well with short middle names. Ali and Lia are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Aliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2007. Its best national rank was #593 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 508 babies. In 2025, 487 babies were named Aliana, and it ranked #603 nationally. That is 26% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,421 in 1980, #1,457 in 2000, #801 in 2010, and #603 in 2025. Of the 9,065 US girls named Aliana since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,798 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kailany, Mina, Chaya, Rosalia, and Sariyah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aliana ranked highest in Hawaii, Nevada, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #169 | 5 |
| Nevada | #215 | 12 |
| New Mexico | #303 | 5 |
| Texas | #332 | 103 |
| Connecticut | #398 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aliana is usually pronounced ah-lee-AH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Aliana
A few middle names that flow with Aliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aliana mean?
Aliana is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “blend of Alia and Ana”.
What is the origin of the name Aliana?
Aliana has modern American roots. Aliana is a modern name, usually seen as a blend of Alia and Ana or as a variant of Eliana.
Is Aliana a popular name?
Yes. Aliana ranked #603 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aliana a boy or girl name?
Aliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aliana?
Aliana is usually pronounced ah-lee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings