Alanah vs Polly

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

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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alanah Rank #2,229
Polly Rank #2,192

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanah

Declan Finn Sienna Maeve Cormac

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanah or Polly more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Alanah at #2229 in the United States.

What do Alanah and Polly mean?

Alanah means "little child, darling" (Irish Gaelic origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Alanah and Polly boy or girl names?

Alanah is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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