Alona
Alona is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Oak tree or strong as an oak; light (as a variant of Olena).
Origin and history
Alona is a feminine name with roots in Hebrew, where it serves as the feminine form of Alon meaning 'oak tree'. It is also recognized as a variant transliteration of the popular Eastern Slavic name Olena (Helen). In the United States, it remains a relatively rare yet steadily given choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,197 babies in the United States have been named Alona since 1880. It ranks #3145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.7 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 248 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 320 |
| 1990-2000 | 340 |
| 2000-2010 | 806 |
| 2010-2019 | 694 |
| 2020-2029 | 287 |
Famous people named Alona
- Alona Tal: Actress, Singer
- Alona Bondarenko: Tennis Player
Fun facts
- In Hebrew, Alona is derived from the word for oak tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
- Alona is commonly used in Ukraine as a variant of Olena, which traces back to the Greek name Helen meaning light.