Alanna vs Tully

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
Tully Rank #3,933

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 vs #3933 for Tully.

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

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanna

Fiona Sienna Maeve Delaney Declan

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanna or Tully more popular?

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Tully at #3933 in the United States.

What do Alanna and Tully mean?

Alanna means "little child; dear child (endearment)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alanna and Tully boy or girl names?

Alanna is primarily a girl name. Tully is primarily a girl name.

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