Girl nameCurrently #2,213 in the USFalling
Alanah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alanah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alanah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alanah |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 88 |
| 2002 | 102 |
| 2003 | 95 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 164 |
| 2006 | 171 |
| 2007 | 205 |
| 2008 | 223 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2011 | 190 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 196 |
| 2014 | 181 |
| 2015 | 162 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 155 |
| 2018 | 115 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 85 |
Alanah through the decades
- Alanah peaked in 2008, when 223 babies were named Alanah in the US.
- The 2010s were Alanah's strongest decade, averaging 166 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alanah has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alanah currently ranks #2,213 in the US and is cooling off.