Alanah vs Cedar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanah

Girl #2,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little child, darling"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,229
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Alanah →

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Cedar →

Popularity Comparison

Alanah Rank #2,229
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2229 for Alanah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanah ___

  • Alanah Rose
  • Alanah Grace
  • Alanah Mae
  • Alanah Claire
  • Alanah Jane
  • Alanah Louise

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanah

Declan Finn Sienna Maeve Cormac

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanah or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Alanah at #2229 in the United States.

What do Alanah and Cedar mean?

Alanah means "little child, darling" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Alanah and Cedar boy or girl names?

Alanah is primarily a girl name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Cedar vs Alanah Alanah vs Tamar Alanah vs Mona Alanah vs Jackie Alanah vs Jailani
← Full profile: Alanah ← Full profile: Cedar Browse all baby names