Alannah

Meaning of Alannah

This name comes from an Irish word meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair.' It can also be seen as a term of endearment, like 'darling' or 'precious child.'

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Popularity of Alannah

After ranking as high as #762 in 2015, Alannah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alannah

• Alannah Myles
  Canadian singer, 'Black Velvet' hit
• Alannah Currie
  New Zealand musician, Thompson Twins member
• Alannah Weston
  Canadian businesswoman, Selfridges Group chair
• Alannah Hill
  Australian fashion designer
• Alannah Yip
  Canadian Olympic rock climber

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Questions about the name Alannah

What does the name Alannah mean?

Alannah means this name comes from an irish word meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair.' it can also be seen as a term of endearment, like 'darling' or 'precious child.', and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Alannah a boy's or a girl's name?

Alannah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alannah?

Alannah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alannah most popular?

Alannah peaked at #762 in 2015.