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The baby name Alonna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ə-LOH-nə (uh-LOH-nuh),ə-LON-ə (uh-LON-uh).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: ə-LOH-nə (uh-LOH-nuh),ə-LON-ə (uh-LON-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Alonna ?

The baby name Alonna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ə-LOH-nə (uh-LOH-nuh),ə-LON-ə (uh-LON-uh).

Alonna is in Origin.

Alonna is a modern English given name, likely an elaborated spelling blending Alana/Alanna with Alona. Through these roots it carries layered meanings: from Irish Gaelic a leanbh (“dear child”) via Alannah; from the Breton/medieval Alan family, often explained as “little rock” or “handsome”; and from Hebrew Alona, the feminine of Alon, “oak.” Some parents also associate it with Ilona/Elona, variants of Helen, giving the classical sense “torch; light.”

In records the name surfaces in the United States from the late 20th century, rising modestly alongside Alana and other -onna endings, yet remaining uncommon. Variant forms include Alona, Alana, Alanna, Alannah, Ilona, and Elona; short forms and nicknames include Lonna, Lona, Lonnie, and Ali/Allie. A masculine counterpart is Alon. With its soft cadence and multifaceted heritage, Alonna balances contemporary styling with nature, endearment, and brightness.

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Alonna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
United States Girls 2024 #876 41 8,487
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Alonna is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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CR
IL
KW

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People also ask about Alonna

Alonna is predominantly a girl's name.
Alonna is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ə-LOH-nə (uh-LOH-nuh),ə-LON-ə (uh-LON-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alona, Alana, Alanna, Alannah, Allona and Allana.
Across languages, Alonna has these equivalents: Alon (Hebrew, masculine, 'oak'), Dara (Irish, often cited as 'oak'), Alana/Alanna (related form in Gaelic/English contexts).
Somewhat — Alonna ranked #876 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Alonna's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #833 in 2014 to #876 in 2024 in United States.