Alesana
A girl's name of Samoan origin with 319 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 319 Americans have ever been named Alesana. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and peaked modestly at 30 births in 2012 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Alesana ranks #6381 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alesana is a girl's baby name of Samoan origin, the Samoan form of Alexandra — from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of the people.' In Polynesian languages, the -ana ending gives the name a flowing, open quality.
Alesana is widely used in Samoan and Tongan communities and among Pacific Islander families in the US, New Zealand, and Australia, carrying classical Greek heritage in a beautifully adapted Pacific form.
EtymologyShow more
Alesana first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2008. A twenty-first-century entry, Alesana belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Samoan classification suggests a path from samoan linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alesana has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 79 | #7217 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 226 | #5854 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 14 | #13983 | — |
The Story of Alesana
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Alesana is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Alesana are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.
How rare is Alesana?
Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alesana — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 226 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Alesana by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | #6381 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9643 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6719 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6702 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6639 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7362 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7418 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5350 |
| 2016 | 21 | #5996 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4729 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5317 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5320 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4715 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6345 |
| 2010 | 22 | #5986 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12483 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15482 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024