Precious, handsome, or cheerful
Alanis is a feminine derivative of Alan, likely of Celtic origin meaning 'precious' or 'handsome'. It may also stem from the Alans, an Iranian nomadic tribe that migrated to Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries. The name gained significant international recognition in the 1990s due to the popularity of singer Alanis Morissette.
Less common today
Alanis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,078 in 1996.
Grammy-winning Canadian-American singer-songwriter
Brazilian actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
