Total births
1,136
Girls' name · since 1986
Alahna
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 1,136 babies named Alahna, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4722
- among girls today
- 1,136
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Alahna currently ranks #4722 among girls' names in America, with 1,136 babies recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Alahna recorded 1,136 times among girls since 1986, holding rank #4722 nationally today, ahead of 73% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #4722 among girls today
- 1,136 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alahna is currently the #4722 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 1,136 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4722
- among girls today
- 1,136
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Alahna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4722
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Alahna was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
62 babies were named Alahna in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Alahna compares
1,136 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alahna's all-time total is 197% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alahna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,136 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alahna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alahna's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alahna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,722
Active since
1986
Alahna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Alahna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alahna's strongest decade.
433 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Alahna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s
2000s
433 births
- 2010s
2010s
432 births
- 2020s 171
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 433 births (38% of all-time use).
How Alahna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alahna's total volume
Alahna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alahna by state
Where Alahna concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 36 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 30 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Alahna's total US births 5.9%
Even split
67 of 1,136 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alahna? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 1,136 babies named Alahna. Today it holds rank #4722 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 62 births.
When was Alahna most popular? ▼
Alahna was most popular in the 2000s decade with 433 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Alahna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alahna are California (67 births), Florida (36 births), Texas (30 births).
How long has the name Alahna been used? ▼
Records for Alahna go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alahna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alana, Alaina, Alayna, Alanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alahna's data
- Alahna's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (433 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Alahnas (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alahna
Nearby Names Like Alahna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alahna
Alana Girl
#143 68,264 births
Alaina Girl
#212 50,578 births
Alayna Girl
#312 35,589 births
Alanna Girl
#290 27,012 births
Alani Girl
#178 18,799 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alahna: #4722 Girls' Name - 1,136 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alahna. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alahna draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.