Alannah

Updated: October 23, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Alannah is just one of several spelling variations of this name, and while it saw some popularity during the 2000s and 2010s, it's not quite as common as some of the others, like Alanna or Alana. Either way, it's a name that's soft, feminine, and poetic and manages to sound both classic and modern at the same time. It also comes with several sweet nicknames. You can pair it with practically any middle name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Alannah:

Alannah is a beautiful girl's name of several possible origins and meanings. The Celtic meaning os Alannah is “rock.” The Gaelic meaning is “dear child.” And the Hawaiian meaning is “beautiful offering.”

Alannah's exact origins are unknown, but there are many possibilities. One is that it's a feminine take on the Celtic name Alan, which makes the meaning “rock.” Another is that it's derived from the Gaelic term leanbh, which is a term of endearment and usually translates to mean “dear child.” Finally, some people say it's a Hawaiian name that means “beautiful offering.” All three meanings and origin stories are quite lovely, so go with the one you like the most.

Symbolism of the name Alannah:

Alannah's symbolism largely depends on which meaning you like the most. New parents could see their baby girl as the “rock” or strength of the family. “Dear child” is fitting for any new baby. And “beautiful offering” is also quite symbolic of a baby's birth.

Nicknames for the name Alannah:

Alannah has a vast variety of nicknames because it can be shortened in several different ways. The nicknames in the list below are fun and cute. Any of these nicknames will be perfect for your sweet baby girl.

Al
Allie
Ally
Ana
Ahna
Lana
Lani
Lola
Lonni
Lannah
Leynee
Lannie

Style of the name Alannah:

Traditional

Gender of the name Alannah:

Alannah is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Alannah:

ah-LAH-nah

Number of syllables in the name Alannah:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Alannah:

The baby name Alannah evokes images of someone who is a caretaker and someone who is always happy and upbeat.

Alternative spellings for the name Alannah:

Alana
Alanna

Popularity of the name Alannah:

According to the Social Security Administration, Alannah was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States in 1900 and again in 2007 through 2019. It was most popular in 2015 when it ranked at number 761, and it last ranked at number 992 in 2019.