Alanis
Alanis is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Precious, handsome, or little rock.
Origin and history
Alanis is a feminine form derived from the name Alan, which has roots in Breton and Gaelic traditions meaning precious or handsome. It gained widespread public recognition in the mid-1990s through pop culture. In the United States, it remains a moderately used female name with consistent contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,393 babies in the United States have been named Alanis since 1880. It ranks #3045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1518.
States where it is most popular
- FL (22.1 %)
- CA (21.8 %)
- NY (17.1 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- NJ (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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 594 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,066 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,148 |
| 2020-2029 | 585 |
Famous people named Alanis
- Alanis Morissette: Singer, Songwriter
- Alanis King: Journalist, Podcaster
Nicknames
Lana, Nisi
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in awareness during the 1990s following the international musical success of Alanis Morissette.
- It was created as a feminine variation of the traditional masculine name Alan.