Alanna
Alanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alanna
- A female given name from the Celtic languages.
Etymology
A feminine form of Alan; variant spelling of Alana. Compare also Alannah.
How popular is Alanna?
Since 1880, 27,012 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Alanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #280 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #6239 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #280 for girls, with 1,099 babies given the name.
Names similar to Alanna
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alanna
Sister and brother names that share Alanna's Celtic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alanna FAQ
What does the name Alanna mean?
A female given name from the Celtic languages. A feminine form of Alan; variant spelling of Alana. Compare also Alannah.
What is the origin of the name Alanna?
Alanna is listed as a name of Celtic origin.
How popular is the name Alanna?
Since 1880, 27,012 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Alanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #280 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #6239 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #280 for girls, with 1,099 babies given the name.
Is Alanna a boy or girl name?
Alanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 27,012 girls and 7 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.