Alannah

Gaelic
"child"

Alannah Origin and Meaning

The name Alannah is a girl's name meaning "child".

This form of Alannah was derived directly from the Gaelic term a leanbh, meaning "child." Though not as popular as the more traditional Alana spelling, it has consistently charted in the US since 2007. Alannah Myles is popularizing this spelling of Alana.

# 988 in the US

Alannah Rank in US Top 1000

Alannah Popularity

Famous People Named Alannah

  • Alannah MylesCanadian singer,songwriter
  • Alannah Joy CurrieNew Zealand singer of group Thompson Twins
  • Alannah Louise HillAustralian fashion designer
  • Alannah Joan Geraldine Cecilia MacTiernanAustralian politician
  • Eileen Alannah JoyceAustralian pianist

Alannah in Pop Culture

  • Alannah Walshcharacter on "Fair City"