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