Alaan
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Meaning & Origin
Alaan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Alaan often also consider Barrington, Thielen, Capri .
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Alaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 27 babies have been named Alaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,580 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,580
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"settlement of Barra's people"
#9,563 in US
Germanic origin
"people's ruler"
#9,451 in US
Latin origin
"island of goats"
#9,547 in US
Greek mythology origin
"of Europe, the wide land"
#9,488 in US
Italian origin
"Little saint; diminutive form of Santo"
#9,572 in US
Norman French origin
"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people ..."
#9,619 in US
Old English (Alden/Aldred) origin
"old friend, noble strength"
#9,390 in US
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About the Name Alaan
Alaan is a boy name .
Alaan is currently ranked #9,580 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaan include Ala, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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