How Many People Are Named Alesana?

Complete statistics for the name Alesana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alesana
Very Rare
Samoan

Alesana is a very rare name, with only 317 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,041,439 Americans. Most are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~317
Living in US
1 in 1,041,439
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A Samoan form of the name Alexander, often understood to mean protector or defender.
🌐
Origin
Samoan
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Protective Strong-willed Loyal
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders who are driven to achieve and build something lasting.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

496
Worldwide Bearers
#681,368
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
85
🇦🇸 American Samoa
26
🇷🇺 Russia
25
🇺🇸 United States
317
🇼🇸 Samoa
9
🇧🇾 Belarus
7
🇮🇳 India
2
🇬🇧 England
1
🇵🇫 French Polynesia
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
317 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
319
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 319 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
55

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alesana Through the Generations

Alesana has a unique story. With just 319 total births across all time and 317 living people, the gap is quite significant, showing a name that hasn't caught on widely. The peak year was 2012, with 30 births, indicating a burst of popularity followed by stability. The fact that almost everyone named Alesana is under 30 makes it a distinctly modern name, unlike many others that have older living bearers. This name stands out as both rare and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 18
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Alesana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alesana's Samoan roots

📄 About the Name Alesana

How Many People Have the Name Alesana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Alesana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,041,439 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alesana a Common or Rare Name?

Alesana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alesana Mean?

Alesana means "A Samoan form of the name Alexander, often understood to mean protector or defender." and comes from Samoan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alesana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alesana Most Popular?

The name Alesana reached peak popularity in 2012, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alesana?

Approximately 317 people named Alesana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 319. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,041,439 Americans.

Is Alesana a rare name?

Alesana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,041,439 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alesana mean?

Alesana means "A Samoan form of the name Alexander, often understood to mean protector or defender." and comes from Samoan origins.

Is Alesana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alesana are male and 100% are female.

When was Alesana most popular?

Alesana peaked in 2012 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US317
All-Time Births319
1 in X1 in 1,041,439
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2012
World Rank#681,368
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.