Alanis

Singer Alanis Morissette made this twist famous. She was named for her father Alan, who is said to have spotted this version in a Greek newspaper. So far it has been pretty much a one-person name, but could make a distinctive update of Alana — especially with s-ending names making a comeback. Alanis is a Top 100 choice in Puerto Rico.

Singer Perrie Edwards and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain named their daughter Alanis Valentine in 2026.

Pronounced ah-LAN-iss.

As of October 2026, Alanis ranked #2459 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1078 in 1996.