Alliana
A feminine name combining forms of the names Alaina and Lilian.
Name Census estimates that about 741 living Americans carry the first name Alliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alliana today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alliana births was 2012 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alliana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alliana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
741
~ 1 in 462,556 Americans
Peak year
2012
63 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,157
Tracked since 1998
Census
Alliana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 612 people with the first name Alliana, which placed it at #17,827 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,827
National first-name rank
People counted
612
612 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
39.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alliana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alliana is Hispanic at 39.1%. The next largest groups are White (36.9%) and Black (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alliana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alliana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino39.1% · 239
- White36.9% · 226
- Black or African American8.8% · 54
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.9% · 42
- Two or more races6.4% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 12
Popularity
Alliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alliana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 381 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alliana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Alliana, while Florida, New York, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alliana
The given name Alliana has its origins in Greek culture and language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word 'allos' which means 'other' or 'different', combined with the feminine suffix '-iana'. This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as unique or distinct from others.
One of the earliest known references to the name Alliana can be found in ancient Greek texts from the 5th century BC. It was mentioned in the writings of the renowned philosopher Plato, who used the name to refer to a fictional character in one of his dialogues. However, the specific context and meaning behind the use of the name remain unclear.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alliana gained some prominence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. During this period, it was occasionally used as a feminine variant of the male name Allian or Alliano, which had similar Greek roots. Several historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries mention individuals bearing the name Alliana, although details about their lives and accomplishments are limited.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Alliana was a 13th-century Italian noblewoman from the city of Florence. Alliana de' Medici (1235-1292) was a member of the influential Medici family and is recorded as having played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. Her legacy is preserved in various historical documents and chronicles from the era.
In the 16th century, Alliana Basilotta (1501-1579) was a renowned Italian poet and scholar from the city of Naples. She was celebrated for her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Basilotta's poems were widely circulated and admired during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Renaissance literature.
Another notable figure with the name Alliana was Alliana de Sousa (1670-1735), a Portuguese noblewoman and philanthropist who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. She was known for her charitable works, particularly her efforts to establish schools and orphanages in her homeland. Records from the time indicate that she was highly regarded for her compassion and dedication to improving the lives of the less fortunate.
In the 19th century, Alliana Marceau (1812-1891) was a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive landscapes and portraits. She was part of the Barbizon school of painters, a group known for their realistic depictions of rural life and natural scenes. Marceau's works were exhibited in several prestigious salons in Paris and are now housed in various art museums across Europe.
While the name Alliana has seen periodic use throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other feminine names. However, its unique origins and connections to Greek culture and language make it a name with a rich and intriguing history, reflecting a sense of individuality and distinctiveness.
People
Alliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alliana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 741 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alliana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 462,556 US residents.
Is Alliana a common name?
We classify Alliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 749 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Alliana was 2012, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alliana is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alliana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 612 people with the name Alliana, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,827 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alliana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alliana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alliana appears almost entirely female. Of the 612 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alliana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alliana is Hispanic at 39.1%. The next largest groups are White (36.9%) and Black (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alliana most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Alliana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.1% (239 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alliana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alliana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alliana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Alliana as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.