Alanna is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #813 in 2023 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 87 births ranking #486. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 5,831 girls born was named Alanna. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Alanna is an English feminine form in the Alan family. It feels familiar and flowing, while its core sense comes from Alan rather than from a separate meaning of its own.
This spelling became established as one of several modern feminine forms built from Alan. As with Alana and Alaina, the exact ancient meaning behind Alan is debated, so Alanna is best treated with the same caution.