Alona
A female given name from Hebrew, masculine equivalent Alon.
Every Alona since 1917 — 3,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alona
Alona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,521 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,197 American babies have been named Alona. Its peak came in 1985, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,521 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,226 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,838 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,278 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,393 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,715 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,274 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,813 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,433 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,669 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,410 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,561 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,365 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,265 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,910 |
| 2010 | 83 | #2,296 |
| 2009 | 92 | #2,165 |
| 2008 | 104 | #2,006 |
| 2007 | 91 | #2,178 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,941 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,895 |
| 2004 | 75 | #2,309 |
| 2003 | 67 | #2,441 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,857 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,361 |
| 2000 | 53 | #2,742 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,103 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,127 |
| 1985 | 107 | #1,263 |
| 1980 | 19 | #3,997 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,160 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,715 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,744 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,694 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,780 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,054 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,748 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,513 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,224 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Alona
- Alona Bondarenko Tennis player · b. 1984
- Alona Tal Actor · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alona mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, masculine equivalent Alon.
How popular is the name Alona in 2025?
Alona ranked #3,521 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alona?
3,197 babies have been named Alona in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alona most popular?
Alona peaked in 1985, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Alona a boy or girl name?
Alona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alona rising or falling?
Alona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alona?
Well-known people named Alona include Alona Bondarenko (tennis player), Alona Tal (actor).