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Allanah

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Pronounced uh-LAH-nah /əˈlɑ.nɑ/High

Meaning: Variously the Irish a leanbh, 'O child; darling' (a term of endearment), and a feminine of Alan ('little rock; handsome'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: O child; darling; a little rock: Allanah is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningVariously the Irish a leanbh, 'O child; darling' (a term of endearment), and a feminine of Alan ('little rock; handsome'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11997 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 924

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619902025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Allanah comes variously from the Irish a leanbh, 'O child; darling' (a term of endearment), and a feminine of Alan ('little rock; handsome'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-LAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, O-child-and-a-little-rock at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Allanah is variously the Irish a leanbh, 'O child; darling', and a feminine of Alan ('little rock') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'uh-LAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Alannah — routes layered

Variations

AlanahAlannahAlana

Nicknames

Ally

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allanah mean?

Allanah is variously the Irish 'O child; darling' and a feminine of Alan ('little rock'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Allanah?

It's said uh-LAH-nah /əˈlɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allanah a boy or girl name?

Allanah is a girl's name.

How popular is Allanah?

Allanah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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