Alana in Chinese
Alana in Chinese is 阿拉娜 (Ā Lā Nà).
- Origin
- Irish/Hawaiian
- Meaning
- precious; awakening
Alana is a name of Irish/Hawaiian origin, generally understood to mean "precious; awakening". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1930 and peaked in 2007.
3 ways to write Alana
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
阿拉娜
Ā Lā Nà
The standard transliteration of Alana: 阿 (ā, "phonetic 'a'"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 阿 (ā) carries "a", 拉 (lā) carries "la", 娜 (nà) carries "na". The tone contour is 1-1-4 (high level, high level, falling).
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 阿
ā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
phonetic 'a'
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
琳琅
Lín Láng
Inspired by "precious; awakening": 琳 (lín, "beautiful jade") + 琅 (láng, "precious stone"), expressing precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
Because Alana is linked to "precious", the name leads with 琳 (beautiful jade); 琅 (precious stone) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 琳
lín
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
beautiful jade
- 琅
láng
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
precious stone
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安璐
Ān Lù
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 璐 (lù, "beautiful jade"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
Instead of the purely phonetic 阿, this uses 安 (ān, "peace, safety") for the "a" sound, then 璐 ("beautiful jade") for meaning.
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 璐
lù
Tone 4 · 17 strokes (simplified)
beautiful jade
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Recent US usage of Alana
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Alana ranked 181 among names recorded for girls, with 9,922 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 55,409 girls named Alana since 1930, with the high point in 2007 (2,459 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #369 to #213 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1930
- Total since 1880
- 55,409
More About Alana in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Alana offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Alana, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Alana, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Alana to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alana in Chinese characters?
阿拉娜 (Ā Lā Nà), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 阿拉娜 have?
25 strokes in simplified form; per character: 阿 8, 拉 8, 娜 9.
Does Alana change in traditional Chinese?
No. 阿拉娜 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.