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Alanah

female

Meaning

"Child, Dear One"

A variant of Alana, often associated with Irish a leanbh meaning child, though etymological interpretations are not fully settled.

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Popularity History of Alanah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2213Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2213

Alanah was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-110

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alanah

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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