Alannah vs Siara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alannah

Girl #1,511 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,511
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Lannah, Ally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Siara

Girl #1,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,708
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alannah Rank #1,511
Siara Rank #1,708

Alannah is more popular, ranked #1511 vs #1708 for Siara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alannah ___

  • Alannah Rose
  • Alannah Grace
  • Alannah Marie
  • Alannah Claire
  • Alannah Jean
  • Alannah Faye

Siara ___

  • Siara Rose
  • Siara Faye
  • Siara Grace
  • Siara Marie
  • Siara Bridget
  • Siara Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alannah

Siobhán Niamh Ciarán Fionn Aoife

If you choose Siara

Niamh Aoife Rory Declan Sorcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alannah or Siara more popular?

Alannah is more popular, ranked #1511 compared to Siara at #1708 in the United States.

What do Alannah and Siara mean?

Alannah means "beautiful, lovely" (Irish Gaelic origin). Siara means "dark, black-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alannah and Siara boy or girl names?

Alannah is primarily a girl name. Siara is primarily a girl name.

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