Alanna
Pronunciation: [ ahl-AHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 7 babies have been named Alanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,010 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,010
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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American English origin
"invented blend of Desmond and Jasmine"
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Old Persian origin
"he who holds firm the good"
#15,191 in US
Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin
"appointed by God"
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Irish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the champion"
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German origin
"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
#15,007 in US
Germanic origin
"work-power, home-ruler"
#15,181 in US
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About the Name Alanna
Alanna is a boy name .
Is Alanna a boy or girl name? Alanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,010 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #289. Alanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alanna is currently ranked #15,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alanna include Ala, Alan, Alany, Alanie, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alanna include Alan, Alanzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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