Alanie
About Alanie
Alanie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variation of Alana or Alaina, with French and Gaelic influences. These names ultimately derive from the masculine Alan, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful' in Celtic languages. The distinctive spelling with the -ie ending gives it a sweet, contemporary feel while maintaining connections to traditional naming roots. Alanie has a melodic quality with its three flowing syllables and soft sounds. While relatively uncommon, it fits well with current naming trends favoring names ending with the 'ee' sound. The name offers versatility, sounding suitable for both a young girl and a professional woman. Alanie might appeal to parents seeking something recognizable yet distinctive with positive connotations.
Pronounced ah-LAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Alanie ranked #3104 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3014 in 2020.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,851 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #3,993 | 37 | 20.7 |
| 2016 | #3,183 | 51 | 28.8 |
| 2017 | #4,815 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2018 | #3,161 | 51 | 30 |
| 2019 | #3,670 | 41 | 24.4 |
| 2020 | #3,014 | 53 | 32.8 |
| 2021 | #3,111 | 52 | 31.7 |
| 2022 | #4,112 | 35 | 21.3 |
| 2023 | #3,638 | 42 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | #3,810 | 39 | 24.1 |
| 2025 | #3,104 | 52 | 32.4 |