Alanna
- Meaning
- Form of Alana; older meaning uncertain
- Origin
- English
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What does Alanna mean?
Alanna means “Form of Alana; older meaning uncertain”.
Alanna is a spelling of Alana, commonly connected with the name Alan. The oldest meaning of Alan is uncertain, so attractive translations such as “handsome” or “cheerful” should not be treated as established facts for every Alanna. Its relationship to Alana is more secure than those proposed meanings.
The double n is the main visible difference between Alanna and Alana. Families may also differ in how they pronounce the middle vowel, making an aloud comparison useful. Lanna offers a possible short form. Alanna can honor an Alan through a related name without requiring the family to adopt a disputed etymological explanation.
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How popular is Alanna?
United States · 2025Explore how often Alanna is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #280 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Alanna
- 1,099 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 0.1% More than 2024
Alanna over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #280 | 1,099 |
| 2024 | Girls | #290 | 1,098 |
| 2023 | Girls | #457 | 677 |
| 2022 | Girls | #566 | 531 |
| 2021 | Girls | #560 | 548 |
| 2020 | Girls | #561 | 523 |
| 2019 | Girls | #530 | 577 |
| 2018 | Girls | #556 | 559 |
| 2017 | Girls | #544 | 568 |
| 2016 | Girls | #561 | 554 |
| 2015 | Girls | #509 | 620 |
| 2014 | Girls | #527 | 587 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Alanna
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Alan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; possibly little rock
Listed as a related name to Alanna.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Alanna.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Alanna.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Alanna.
Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
Shares an origin with Alanna.
Harper
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Harp player
Shares an origin with Alanna.
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