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Aliana
Pronounced ah-lee-AN-ah /ˌɑː.liˈæn.ə/High
Meaning: Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'all') with the popular -ana suffix; may also be interpreted as a blend of Alice (Germanic 'noble') and Ana (from Hebrew 'grace'), meaning 'noble and gracious'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Aliana is a modern elaborated name, likely formed by combining elements of Alice or Ali (from Germanic adal, 'noble') with the Spanish/Italian/Portuguese feminine suffix -ana. It may also blend Alia (Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') and Ana (Hebrew 'grace'). The result is a name that feels simultaneously familiar and fresh.
Aliana began appearing in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century and has grown steadily in the 21st century as parents sought names in the Eliana/Ariana/Juliana space with a slightly different opening sound. It currently ranks in the U.S. top 1000 girls' names.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Aliana Lohan (born 1993)American actress and model who began her career as a child Ford model at age three. She is known for her roles in Mostly Ghostly (2007) and Falling for Christmas (2022), and is the younger sister of actress Lindsay Lohan.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aliana mean?
Aliana is a modern blend likely combining Germanic elements meaning 'noble' or Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted' with the -ana suffix meaning 'grace.'
How do you pronounce Aliana?
It is said ah-lee-AN-ah — four syllables with stress on the third.
Is Aliana a boy or girl name?
Aliana is exclusively a girls' name.
How popular is Aliana?
Aliana ranks in the U.S. top 400 girls' names and has been growing steadily since the 2000s.













