Alanah
Rare spelling variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan.
Every Alanah since 1984 — 4,226 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alanah
Alanah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,648 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 4,226 American babies have been named Alanah. Its peak came in 2008, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alanah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alanah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,648 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,218 |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,107 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1,954 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1,612 |
| 2020 | 90 | #2,051 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,949 |
| 2018 | 115 | #1,774 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1,451 |
| 2016 | 157 | #1,465 |
| 2015 | 162 | #1,425 |
| 2014 | 181 | #1,308 |
| 2013 | 196 | #1,228 |
| 2012 | 216 | #1,136 |
| 2011 | 190 | #1,257 |
| 2010 | 190 | #1,260 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,366 |
| 2008 | 223 | #1,152 |
| 2007 | 205 | #1,217 |
| 2006 | 171 | #1,353 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,333 |
| 2004 | 138 | #1,464 |
| 2003 | 95 | #1,915 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,772 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,957 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,123 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,932 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,737 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,323 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alanah mean?
Rare spelling variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan.
How popular is the name Alanah in 2025?
Alanah ranked #2,648 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alanah?
4,226 babies have been named Alanah in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alanah most popular?
Alanah peaked in 2008, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Alanah a boy or girl name?
Alanah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alanah rising or falling?
Alanah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.