Alanna
Meaning: Precious, dear child
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #470
Total births: 2,042
History: Feminine of Alan meaning handsome. Alanna surged in Ontario in the 1990s.
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| Current rank (2024) | #646 |
| Babies named Alanna in 2024 | 19 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 2,042 |
| Peak year | 1990 (114 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #107 |
| Years in records | 1950–2024 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 241 spots |
Frequently asked about Alanna
What does the name Alanna mean?
Alanna means “Precious, dear child” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Alanna?
Alanna has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, dear child”.
How popular is Alanna in Canada?
Alanna ranked #646 in Canada in 2024 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Alanna most popular?
Alanna peaked in 1990 with 114 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Alanna a boy or girl name?
Alanna is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Alannas in registered births are female.
Is the name Alanna rising or falling in popularity?
Alanna has risen 241 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #887 in 2019 to #646 in 2024.
How long has Alanna been recorded in Canada?
Alanna appears in birth records in Canada across 74 years — from 1950 through 2024.