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Allanah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Allanah

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The baby name Allanah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlænə/ (uh-LAN-uh) or /əˈlɑːnə/ (uh-LAH-nuh).

Allanah is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /əˈlænə/ (uh-LAN-uh) or /əˈlɑːnə/ (uh-LAH-nuh)

What is the meaning of the name Allanah ?

The baby name Allanah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlænə/ (uh-LAN-uh) or /əˈlɑːnə/ (uh-LAH-nuh).

Allanah is Irish in Origin.

Allanah is a modern spelling of Alannah/Alana, a feminine name with two intertwined sources. In Ireland it is linked to the Gaelic endearment a leanbh (vocative for “child”), giving the affectionate sense “darling child.” More broadly it can serve as the feminine of Alan, a Breton name introduced to Britain by the Normans and borne by medieval saints; scholars connect Alan to Celtic elements interpreted as “rock,” “harmony,” or “handsome,” so Allanah often carries a general meaning of cherished or fair.

As a given name, Allanah appears chiefly in Anglophone countries from the late 20th century, with the Alannah spelling prominent in Ireland, the U.K., Canada, and Australia; pop-cultural visibility includes Canadian singer Alannah Myles. Variant spellings include Alannah, Alanna, Alana, Alanah, and Allana; related forms are Alanis and Alaina. Common nicknames are Allie, Lana, Lani, and Ana.

Allanah has the following similar or variant Names

Allanah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2010 #1 983
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2003 #289 5 2,527
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #906 11 8,487
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928

Allanah is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Allanah

Allanah is predominantly a girl's name.
Allanah is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈlænə/ (uh-LAN-uh) or /əˈlɑːnə/ (uh-LAH-nuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alana, Alanna, Alannah, Allana, Alaina and Alena.
Yes, very popular — Allanah ranked #1 in Ireland in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Allanah ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2010).
Allanah's popularity is declining. It moved from #902 in 2014 to #906 in 2024 in United States.