Alanna vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanna

Girl #289 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little child; dear child (endearment)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,096
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lanna, Lana, Allie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alanna Rank #289
Mallory Rank #412

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanna ___

  • Alanna Rose
  • Alanna Marie
  • Alanna Grace
  • Alanna Kate
  • Alanna Claire
  • Alanna Jane

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanna

Fiona Sienna Maeve Delaney Declan

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanna or Mallory more popular?

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Alanna and Mallory mean?

Alanna means "little child; dear child (endearment)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Alanna and Mallory boy or girl names?

Alanna is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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