Alanna is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #289 in 2024 with 1,096 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,099 births ranking #280. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 101.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,472 girls born was named Alanna. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.