Precious; also refers to a coastal city in Turkey
Alanya is a name with dual appeal. It is often considered a variant of Alana, derived from the Old Breton word for 'precious' or 'fair'. Additionally, it is the name of a prominent resort city on the southern coast of Turkey, giving it a modern, place-name quality.
Less common today
Alanya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,658 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
