Alanah
Girl name · 143 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alanah: 143 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 16 births in 1994.
Alanah is a modern spelling variant of the Irish name Alannah, which derives from the Gaelic phrase *a leanbh*, meaning "O child" – an affectionate term of endearment. It can also be read as a feminine form of Alan, a name of Celtic origin meaning "little rock" or "harmony." The Canadian singer Alannah Myles, known for her 1990 hit "Black Velvet," brought international attention to the name, while Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill added
Girl 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199416 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #8153 babies
- Total births
- 143since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 12%vs prior 5y