Alanis
Meaning
modern feminine form of Alan, traditionally 'handsome' or 'little rock'; popularized by singer Alanis Morissette
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Alanis peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
4,002 people · the #3,192 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 50,000 · median age 16
Among people named Alanis living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 2000s than in any other decade.
The census also counted 282 born between 2020 and August 2022, too recent a span to chart.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Alanis
Most people given the name Alanis 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 Alanis deep dive
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