Alanah
Alanah is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Precious, darling, or handsome.
Origin and history
Alanah is a feminine given name derived as a variant spelling of Alana, which originates from Gaelic roots meaning 'precious', 'child', or 'handsome'. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States as a contemporary stylistic alternative to Alana. The addition of the trailing 'h' offers a distinct visual touch while retaining the classic pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
4,226 babies in the United States have been named Alanah since 1880. It ranks #2708 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1541.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 508 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,436 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,662 |
| 2020-2029 | 562 |
Nicknames
Lana, Lani, Ally
Fun facts
- It derives from the Irish Gaelic term of endearment 'A leanbh', meaning 'oh child' or 'darling'.
- The trailing 'h' gives this spelling a modern, complete look while preserving the traditional soft pronunciation.