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Alannah

Alannah is a girl's name of English origin meaning “child.” In 2024 it was given to 143 girls in the United States.

Alannah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“child”
Also spelled
Alanna

About the name Alannah

Alannah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “child” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Alanna.

In the United States, Alannah first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #762 in 2015, and in 2024 143 babies received the name — 7,267 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alannah in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#762 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Alannah in 2024
143
Total since 1880
7,267

Alannah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#357 in 1997
Babies named Alannah in 2025
52
Total since 1996
2,308

Spellings & short forms

Alanna

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alannah mean?

Alannah means “child” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alannah a boy or girl name?

Alannah is a girl name. In 2024, 143 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alannah?

Alannah comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Alanna.

How popular is the name Alannah?

Alannah first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #762 in 2015, and 143 babies were given the name in 2024.

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