Declining since 2016, #1,673 for girls today.
Popularity of Alannah since 1948
Babies named Alannah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 1,177 |
| 2000s | 2,095 |
| 2010s | 3,005 |
| 2020s | 1,016 |
Meaning & origin
Alannah, a name first recorded in U.S. data in 1948, is a melody of sounds that has found its rhythm among modern American parents. Ranked 1673 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 13,067 newborns, a gentle presence compared to its peak in 2015. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2016, yet it maintains a quiet charm in states like South Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey. Alannah's similarity to the more dominant Alana and Alanna highlights the fluidity of name spellings in the United States.
Alannah is a variant of Alana, which is the feminine form of Alan. The name Alan may derive from a Celtic word meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony', or from the name of an ancient tribe. Records show the name has been used in Ireland and England, with spellings including Alanna and Alannah. Its rise in the United States since the mid-20th century parallels the popularity of similar-sounding names with the -annah suffix.
Where Alannah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alannah” around the world
Where Alannah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
46
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Lanna, Annie
Sibling names for Alannah
Names that share Alannah's style, for a brother or sister.
