What is the origin of the name Alanah?

Alanah is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Alanah?

Alanah is currently ranked #2213 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alanah?

Alanah is pronounced ah-LAY-nah.

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GirlIrish

Alanah

ah-LAY-nah

Popularity

#2213

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,159

Peak Year

#223 in 2008

First Recorded

1984

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a variant of Alana, which has multiple origins. It could be from the Old High German 'alun' meaning 'harmony', or from Irish 'a leanbh' meaning 'child'.

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Al Lana Ally

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Al Lana Ally

Spelling Variations

Alana Alanna Allannah

Similar Names

Alana Eliana Ariana Liliana

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeCompassionateIntelligent

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