Alanah
Meaning
feminine form of Alan; traditionally 'handsome' or 'little rock' (disputed Celtic root)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Alanah peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
98 people · the #41,927 first name in Brazil · median age 10
Among people named Alanah living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2010s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Alanah
Most people given the name Alanah in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Alanah deep dive
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