Allannah
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Allannah: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1991.
Allannah is a graceful modern elaboration of the classic Anna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." This particular spelling, with its double 'n' and flowing 'ah' ending, emerged as a melodic variant of Alannah, itself an anglicised form of the Irish Ailbhe or the Gaelic phrase "a leanbh" (meaning "O child"). While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name's musicality has seen it appear in contemporary literature and song lyrics, often evoking a gentle, lyrical quality. It shares its etymological heart with many royal and saintly Annas across Europe, and its rising popularity in Scotland during the 1990s and 2000s reflects a broader taste for Celtic-inspired names with a touch of modern flair.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19914 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #5424 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y