Alionna is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'joyful'. It is derived from the name Alison, which itself comes from the medieval female given name Aalis, a diminutive of Adele. Alionna gained popularity in the late 20th century and early 21st century as parents sought unique yet meaningful names for their daughters.
The name Alionna appears to have been more popular among parents between the years of 2004 and 2017, with a total of 65 babies being named Alionna during this period. The highest number of births occurred in 2011, with 12 babies named Alionna. However, there was a gap in popularity from 2018 to 2021 as there were no reported births for the name Alionna during these years. The popularity of the name resurged in 2022, with six babies being named Alionna that year.