Alanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alanna has its roots in Irish culture, meaning 'noble' or 'bright'. It evolved from the historical form 'Ailbhe' and has various derivatives. The name conveys traits of elegance and charm, with no biblical relevance.
The name Alanna is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alanna has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5057th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1646th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1003rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 569th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 499th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 508th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alanna"
Pronunciation
/əˈlænə/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Alanna is derived from the Irish name 'Ailbhe', which means 'noble' or 'bright'. It is often associated with the Gaelic word 'ailin', meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony'.
Meaning
noble, bright, little rock, harmony
Language Evolution
Ailbhe, Alanna, Alannah
Historical Usage
Alanna gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine name reflecting Irish heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Alannah, Lana, Elanna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alanna is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Alanna Ubach - American actress and voice artist, Alanna Masterson - American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alanna"
"Alanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5057th of 9204 | 53 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1646th of 12526 | 771 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1003rd of 19264 | 1,999 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 569th of 27321 | 6,155 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 499th of 35406 | 9,494 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 508th of 30306 | 7,434 |
Regional Popularity of "Alanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 1508th/1508 |
100.00% 1598th/1598 |
100.00% 2721st/2721 |
100.00% 1252nd/1252 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1035th/1035 |
100.00% 826th/826 |
100.00% 1300th/1300 |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 589th/589 |
100.00% 422nd/422 |
100.00% 693rd/693 |
100.00% 630th/630 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 518th/518 |
100.00% 348th/348 |
100.00% 539th/539 |
100.00% 623rd/623 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 662nd/662 |
100.00% 360th/360 |
100.00% 512th/512 |
100.00% 557th/557 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.