Alanis Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LAH-nis / əˈlænɪsSpanish; English; Hebrew
Meaning
noble (Spanish); cheerful (English); oak tree (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish, Alanis is derived from the name Alan, which means 'noble.' In English-speaking contexts, it has been popularized by the singer Alanis Morissette. The Hebrew origin relates to the name Alana, which signifies 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alana
- Alannah
- Elanis
International Variants
- Alana (Irish)
- Alanis (Spanish)
- Alayna (English)
Famous people named Alanis
Alanis Morissette — singer-songwriter.
Alanis Obomsawin — filmmaker.
Fictional characters named Alanis
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alanis was first seen in the United States in 1995. Alanis has ranked as high as #1180 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Alanis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alanis (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 12 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| NJ | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 172 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1998 | 108 |
| 1999 | 151 |
| 2000 | 107 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 110 |
| 2005 | 98 |
| 2006 | 141 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 86 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 112 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 93 |