Girl nameCurrently #2,063 in the USSteady
Alanis
//ɑˈlɑnɪs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20136 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alanis'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.
Alanis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alanis |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 172 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1998 | 108 |
| 1999 | 151 |
| 2000 | 107 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 110 |
| 2005 | 98 |
| 2006 | 141 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 86 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 112 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 93 |
Alanis through the decades
- Alanis peaked in 2013, when 182 babies were named Alanis in the US.
- The 1990s were Alanis's strongest decade, averaging 119 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alanis has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alanis currently ranks #2,063 in the US and is holding steady.