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Alesana
GirlMeaning of Alesana: Samoan: 'Alexander, defender of men'
Alesana is a girl's name most strongly associated with Samoan naming. It has 7 letters and 4 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7889th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7889
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
331
First recorded 2008 · peak 2012
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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