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Alania

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Pronounced ah-LAY-nee-ah /ɑˈleɪ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, an elaboration of Alana — a feminine of Alan, variously 'handsome; harmony; little rock' (Celtic) — with an -ia ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Handsome; harmony: Alania elaborates Alana. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LAY-nee-ah').
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Origin LowAmerican, Celtic
MeaningA modern name, an elaboration of Alana — a feminine of Alan, variously 'handsome; harmony; little rock' (Celtic) — with an -ia ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5243 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 741

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119702025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alania is a modern name, an elaboration of Alana — a feminine of Alan, variously 'handsome; harmony; little rock' (Celtic) — with an -ia ending (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LAY-nee-ah'; nickname Lana).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, handsome-and-harmony at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alan is variously 'handsome; harmony; little rock' (Celtic) — Alania elaborates Alana (its feminine) with an -ia ending, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LAY-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alana — routes layered

Variations

AlanaAlanyaAlaina

Nicknames

Lana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alania mean?

Alania elaborates Alana (a feminine of Alan) — variously 'handsome; harmony; little rock'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alania?

It's said ah-LAY-nee-ah /ɑˈleɪ.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alania a boy or girl name?

Alania is a girl's name.

How popular is Alania?

Alania is a very rare name in the U.S.

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