Rising since 1998, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Alanys since 1996
Babies named Alanys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Alanys is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 1998, reaching its peak rank of 4,067 and high point in 2025, when approximately 1 in 45,922 newborn girls were named Alanys. The name is most common in Florida, suggesting a regional preference. While its etymology is uncertain, it likely derives from the name Alan or Alain, extended with the popular suffix -ys seen in names like Alannis. Alanys fits a trend of melodic, -ys ending names and remains a rare but growing choice for girls.
Alanys appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable suffix -ys to the root name Alan (of disputed Celtic or Breton origin meaning 'handsome' or 'harmony'). It may also be a spelling variant of Alannis, a name popularized in the 1990s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and has since grown in usage.
Where Alanys is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Ally, Nys
Sibling names for Alanys
Names that share Alanys's style, for a brother or sister.
