Alanis

Alanis is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 93 girls in the United States.

Alanis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alanis

Alanis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alanis first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1078 in 1996, and in 2024 93 babies received the name — 3,321 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alanis in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#1078 in 1996
Peak year
2013
Babies named Alanis in 2024
93
Total since 1880
3,321

Alanis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#658 in 1997
Babies named Alanis in 2025
6
Total since 1996
400

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alanis mean?

The meaning of Alanis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alanis a boy or girl name?

Alanis is a girl name. In 2024, 93 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alanis?

Alanis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alanis?

Alanis first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #1078 in 1996, and 93 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].