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Alauna

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Pronounced ə-LAW-nah /əˈlɔ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From an ancient Celtic place/river-name Alauna; also echoes Alana ('rock; little; harmony', Irish); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and lyrical: Alauna echoes Alana — 'rock; harmony' — and an ancient Celtic river-name. Crisp and warm.
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Origin LowCeltic, American
MeaningFrom an ancient Celtic place/river-name Alauna; also echoes Alana ('rock; little; harmony', Irish); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7149 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619832025

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

Alauna comes from an ancient Celtic place and river name (Alauna, borne by several Roman-British forts and rivers, possibly linked to 'rock' or a river deity), and also echoes Alana — Irish, variously 'rock', 'little', or 'harmony' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, crisp name (said 'ə-LAW-nah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-Celtic-river-or-Alana at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alauna was an ancient Celtic place and river name (several Roman-British sites) — and the name echoes Alana ('rock; little; harmony', Irish) — a soft, lyrical name (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Alauna — routes layered

Variations

AlanaAlannaAlaunah

Nicknames

Launa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alauna mean?

Alauna is an ancient Celtic place/river name, and echoes Alana ('rock; harmony'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alauna?

It's said ə-LAW-nah /əˈlɔ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alauna a boy or girl name?

Alauna is a girl's name.

How popular is Alauna?

Alauna is a rare name in the U.S.

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