Precious; awakening; or little rock
Alannis is a feminine variant of Alan, likely derived from the Old Breton word for 'precious' or 'little rock'. It gained significant cultural visibility in the 1990s due to the popularity of singer Alanis Morissette, though this specific spelling remains rare. It carries a sense of creative energy and modern independence.
Less common today
Alannis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,835 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for Jagged Little Pill
Brazilian actress known for the telenovela Pantanal