Ailana: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-eel-ahn-ah
Origin: Hawaii
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "light bearer" or "shining."

Ailana is a unique and classy feminine name with origins in Jewish, Kazakh, and Hawaiian cultures. The name's meaning varies across cultures: in Kazakh culture, it symbolizes "moonlight" or "halo," conveying a life filled with beauty and calmness. In Hawaiian culture, with a diacritical mark, it means "loving." The name has gained modern recognition through Ailana Margaret Fraser, a Canadian mathematician who received the Krieger–Nelson Prize in 2012. Its global appeal and exotic allure make Ailana a distinctive yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique name for their daughters.

Ailana Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ailana is currently #9512 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ailana is currently #5389 on Kiindred Girl Names

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