Allanah
Feminine variant of Allan, of Gaelic origin meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 903 living Americans carry the first name Allanah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allanah today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allanah births was 2006 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allanah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
903
~ 1 in 379,573 Americans
Peak year
2006
63 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,943
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Allanah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allanah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 413 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allanah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allanah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allanahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Allanah, while Ohio, Indiana, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allanah
The name Allanah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Allah," which means "God" in Arabic. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the rise of Islam in the 7th century CE.
The name Allanah is a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name Alana or Alannah. It is often chosen by Muslim parents as a way to honor their faith and express their devotion to God. The name can also be found in various cultures and regions influenced by Islamic traditions, such as parts of Africa and Asia.
While the name Allanah does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture are well-established. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely to be found in historical records and documents from the Middle East and neighboring regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest known figures with the name Allanah was Allanah bint Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr, a prominent Muslim scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE. She was known for her expertise in hadith (the sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad) and her contributions to early Islamic literature.
Another notable figure with the name Allanah was Allanah al-Andalusiyya, a renowned Andalusian poet and writer who lived in the 11th century CE. She was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic poetry and her contributions to the literary culture of the time.
In the 13th century, Allanah bint al-Muhtadi was a prominent female ruler and politician in the Ayyubid dynasty of Egypt and Syria. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region and was known for her leadership and diplomatic skills.
During the Ottoman Empire, Allanah Hanım was a influential figure in the 16th century. She was the wife of Sultan Murad III and served as the Valide Sultan (Queen Mother) during the reign of her son, Sultan Mehmed III.
In more recent times, Allanah Minnah was a notable Sudanese writer and activist who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her work promoting women's rights and advocating for social and political reform in Sudan.
While the name Allanah has remained relatively uncommon in many parts of the world, it has maintained a strong presence in regions with significant Muslim populations, serving as a reminder of the name's deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.
People
Allanah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Allanah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allanah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 903 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allanah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 379,573 US residents.
Is Allanah a common name?
We classify Allanah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 917 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allanah most popular?
The single biggest year for Allanah was 2006, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allanah is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allanah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allanah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.