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Alanah

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Pronounced uh-LAN-uh /ə.ˈlæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harmony', disputed).Medium

In 30 seconds: Alanah is a variant of Alana, from the Irish a leanbh meaning 'O child, darling', though the root is disputed.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningVariant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harmony', disputed).
U.S. rank (2024)#2213 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births85 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Alanah is one spelling of Alana, often traced to the Irish term of endearment a leanbh, 'O child' or 'darling'. It is also explained as a feminine form of Alan, a name whose own meaning, perhaps 'little rock' or 'harmony', is itself uncertain. Because both readings are debated, the safest account is that the origin is not settled.

The name sits within a wide set of related spellings such as Alanna, Alannah, Alaina, and Alayna, all close cousins. The American Olympic ice-hockey champion Alana Blahoski carries the base form of the name.

Did you know? Alanah is a spelling variant of Alana, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alanah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AlainaAlanisAlannaAlannahAlayna

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Alana Blahoski (1974-present)
    American former ice hockey player and 1998 Olympic gold medalist.

If you like Alanah…

Alana— The base Irish name that Alanah is a spelling of.
Alannah— A listed variation sharing the endearment 'darling' sense.
Alayna— A listed variant in the same Alana spelling family.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alanah mean?

Alanah is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Alanah?

It's commonly said uh-LAN-uh /ə.ˈlæn.ə/.

Is Alanah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alanah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alanah?

In 2024, Alanah ranked #2213 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.