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Alannah Girl

Popularity: #807 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LAN-ah / /əˈlænə/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'little rock'; Gaelic: 'harmony'

Historical & Cultural Background

Alannah is a feminine name of Irish origin, often used as a term of endearment. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'Alannah,' which means 'little rock' or 'nurturing.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Ireland. It reflects a blend of traditional Irish culture and modern naming trends.

Trend Summary

Alannah has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alana
  • Elanna

International Variants

  • Alana (English)
  • Alannah (Irish)

Famous people named Alannah

Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her hit song 'Black Velvet.'.

Alannah Hill is an Australian fashion designer recognized for her feminine and whimsical clothing lines.

Fictional characters named Alannah

Alannah is a character in the book series 'The Darkest Powers' by Kelley Armstrong, known for her strong personality.

Alannah is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents,' where she is depicted as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alannah was first seen in the United States in 1948. Alannah has ranked as high as #1027 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Alannah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alannah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 21
20%
FL 17
16%
TX 15
14%
NY 10
10%
PA 8
8%
OH 7
7%
TN 6
6%
GA 5
5%
IL 5
5%
MA 5
5%
NJ 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19486
198415
198519
198618
198717
198812
198912
1990202
1991143
199290
1993101
199482
199594
1996113
1997118
1998106
1999128
2000115
2001173
2002141
2003189
2004216
2005197
2006237
2007272
2008288
2009267
2010263
2011283
2012315
2013303
2014284
2015370
2016320
2017293
2018312
2019260
2020228
2021206
2022170
2023146
2024143