Rising since 2004, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Alanny since 2004
Babies named Alanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 153 |
Meaning & origin
Alanny is a modern American invention, first recorded in 2004. The name has been steadily rising in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 3,832 in 2025, when it was given to about 1 in 42,297 newborn girls. Its trajectory indicates increasing but still relatively rare use, with top adoption in states like New York and Texas. Alanny fits a pattern of elaborations on longer, more established names, similar to Allie or Lainey, but remains distinct in its spelling and sound.
Alanny appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It is likely a variant or elaboration of names such as Alana or Alanna, which themselves derive from Irish or Old German roots, combined with a fashionable -y suffix. There is no long history of use, and its meaning is not traditionally defined.
Where Alanny is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanna, Annie
Sibling names for Alanny
Names that share Alanny's style, for a brother or sister.
