Girl
Alannah
dear child, beautiful
About Alannah
Flowing and musical, this name dances off the tongue with its lilting rhythm and soft consonants. It possesses an ethereal, romantic quality that appeals to parents seeking something genuinely lovely without excessive elaboration. The name's Celtic roots give it cultural authenticity while its melodious sound makes it universally appealing. Its length provides substance and presence, ensuring it commands appropriate attention without seeming pretentious. The natural nickname potential offers flexibility as your daughter grows and discovers her own preferences. This choice photographs beautifully in birth announcements and looks elegant in calligraphy, making it perfect for those special milestone celebrations. It has that increasingly rare quality of sounding both vintage and contemporary simultaneously, bridging generational preferences beautifully.
Popularity of the Name Alannah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #938 | #142 | #304 | ||
| 2007 | #985 | #424 | #61 | #981 | |
| 2008 | #942 | #420 | #54 | ||
| 2009 | #992 | #462 | #58 | #943 | |
| 2010 | #969 | #451 | #66 | ||
| 2011 | #918 | #459 | #62 | ||
| 2012 | #846 | #478 | #67 | ||
| 2013 | #855 | #429 | #61 | ||
| 2014 | #947 | #411 | #66 | ||
| 2015 | #763 | #458 | #77 | ||
| 2016 | #876 | #495 | #69 | ||
| 2017 | #913 | #413 | #57 | ||
| 2018 | #865 | #426 | #54 | ||
| 2019 | #988 | #416 | #67 | ||
| 1997 | #308 | #298 | #85 | #511 | |
| 1998 | #357 | #81 | #656 | ||
| 1999 | #353 | #80 | #829 | ||
| 2000 | #332 | #53 | #823 | ||
| 2001 | #406 | #52 | #982 | ||
| 2002 | #337 | #371 | #55 | #839 | |
| 2003 | #364 | #49 | |||
| 2004 | #384 | #53 | |||
| 2005 | #401 | #51 | #946 | ||
| 2006 | #419 | #54 | |||
| 2020 | #642 | #77 | |||
| 2021 | #660 | #99 | |||
| 2022 | #769 | #96 | |||
| 2023 | #768 | #118 | |||
| 2024 | #810 | #118 | |||
| 2025 | #709 | #103 | |||
| 1986 | #251 | #527 | |||
| 1991 | #124 | #302 | #288 | ||
| 1992 | #186 | #362 | #324 | ||
| 1993 | #247 | #254 | #257 | ||
| 1994 | #300 | #179 | #320 | ||
| 1983 | #534 | ||||
| 1985 | #522 | ||||
| 1987 | #488 | ||||
| 1988 | #407 | ||||
| 1989 | #506 | ||||
| 1995 | #272 | #426 | |||
| 1996 | #125 | #405 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alannah
Names Similar to Alannah
Nicknames for Alannah
- Allie
- Lana
- Anna
- Lannie
Famous People Named Alannah
| Alannah Myles | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Alannah Currie | British musician and artist, member of the band Thompson Twins |
| Alannah O'Neill | Australian model and actress |
| Alannah Walton | Australian model |
| Alannah Beirne | Irish model and reality TV personality |
| Alannah Stewartt | New Zealand cricketer |
| Alannah Yip | Canadian sport climber |
| Alannah Hopkin | British author and poet |
| Alannah Lynch | Irish actress and filmmaker |
| Alannah Smyth | Northern Irish footballer |
| Alannah Turner | American actress |
| Alannah Willis | Australian actress |
| Alannah Williams | Australian singer and songwriter |
| Alannah Hill | Australian netball player |
| Alannah Maxwell | Canadian curler |
| Alannah Rosehill | British opera singer |
| Alannah Rose | American dancer and choreographer |
| Alannah Lee | American journalist and news anchor |
Characters Named Alannah
| Alannah Thompson | Character from a romance novel series |
| Alannah Doyle | Protagonist of a fantasy book |
| Alannah Harrison | Main character in a mystery novel |
| Alannah Campbell | Fictional detective in a crime drama series |
| Alannah Parker | Lead role in a science fiction story |
| Alannah Morgan | Character from a young adult fiction book |
| Alannah Woods | Protagonist of a historical romance novel |
| Alannah Evans | Fictional witch in a fantasy series |
| Alannah Bennett | Main character in a drama novel |
| Alannah Greene | Character from a thriller book |
| Alannah Simmons | Protagonist of a psychological thriller |
| Alannah Foster | Fictional singer in a romance novel |
| Alannah Turner | Character from a suspenseful mystery book |
| Alannah Lawson | Main role in a contemporary fiction story |
| Alannah Mitchell | Protagonist of a crime thriller |
| Alannah Webb | Character from a science fiction novel |
| Alannah Hart | Fictional journalist in a mystery series |
| Alannah Fisher | Main character in a fantasy adventure book |
| Alannah Jenkins | Character from a dystopian fiction novel |
| Alannah Sullivan | Protagonist of a coming-of-age story |