Alanis

Girl name

Alanis has been given to 3,400 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2013.

Meaning & origin

A feminine form of Alan best known for the Canadian singer Alanis Morissette whose father was named Alan.

Origin: Celtic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,400

Peak year

2013 (182 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1995

10-year trend

▼ -44%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alanis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanigirl

18,910 babies since 1978

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FAQ

How popular is the name Alanis?

Alanis has been given to 3,400 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alanis peak?

Alanis peaked in 2013, when 182 babies were given the name.

Is Alanis a girl or boy name?

Alanis is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Alanis are girls).

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