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The baby name Ailana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /eɪˈlɑːnə/ (ay-LAH-nah),/aɪˈlɑːnə/ (eye-LAH-nah).

Ailana is Breton, Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Breton, Gaelic
Pronunciation: /eɪˈlɑːnə/ (ay-LAH-nah),/aɪˈlɑːnə/ (eye-LAH-nah)

What is the meaning of the name Ailana ?

The baby name Ailana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /eɪˈlɑːnə/ (ay-LAH-nah),/aɪˈlɑːnə/ (eye-LAH-nah).

Ailana is Breton, Gaelic in Origin.

Ailana is a modern feminine name with several plausible roots. In Finland and the Sámi region, it’s seen as an elaboration of Aila, a local form ultimately related to Old Norse Helga, “holy, blessed.” Elsewhere, Ailana appears as a hybrid of Ayla and Lana or as a spelling variant of Ilana, the Hebrew name meaning “tree.” Its sound also echoes contemporary Hawaiian‑style names, though Ailana itself is not a traditional Hawaiian word.

The name is scarcely attested before the late 20th century but has gained quiet use in English‑speaking countries and the Nordic world. Meanings therefore vary by interpretation: “holy/blessed,” “tree,” or a modern blend such as Ayla’s lunar associations plus Lana’s calm imagery. Related forms and variants include Aila, Ayla, Ilana, Alana, Aylana, and Ailani; short forms Lana or Lani are common. Usual pronunciations are EYE-lah-nah and ay-LAH-nah.

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Ailana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
KZ Girls 0 #272 49 5,862
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
RU Girls 0 #482 17 11,913
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
United States Girls 2024 #815 102 8,487
BR Girls 0 #922 20 12,708
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Ailana is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
AE
AR
BR

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People also ask about Ailana

Ailana is predominantly a girl's name.
Ailana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /eɪˈlɑːnə/ (ay-LAH-nah),/aɪˈlɑːnə/ (eye-LAH-nah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alana, Alaina, Alanna, Elana, Ilana and Elaine.
Across languages, Ailana has these equivalents: Ilana (Hebrew — 'tree'), Alana/Alan (Irish/Gaelic — related to 'little rock'/'handsome'), Helena/Elena (Greek/Latin — 'light').
Yes — Ailana ranked #132 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Ailana ranks highest in Switzerland (#132 in 2024).
Ailana's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #923 in 2014 to #815 in 2024 in United States.