Alanna
How to say it: uh-LAN-uh · /əˈlænə/
Feminine form of Alan; from Old Irish 'alainn' meaning beautiful or harmonious, or a term of endearment.
Alanna was the 88th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,099 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #64 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #88 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,099 |
| Share of births | 1 in 968 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #64 |
| In France, 2025 | #366 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path lately, Alanna has reached its finest moment in the 2020s. Perched at its peak today, it is poised to climb higher.
What goes with it
Mellow and lilting with repeating soft sounds, Alanna feels soothing and kind. Brianna echoes its rhythm.
Middle names that flow with Alanna →
Nicknames
- Lanna
- Lana
- Ally
- Ana
Honouring a Alanna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alanna is about 1 in 41.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #366 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #294.
Famous people named Alanna
- Alanna Ubach (born 1975)American actress
- Alanna Masterson (born 1988)American actress
- Alanna Kennedy (born 1995)Australian association football player
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