Precious; cheerful; or from the Alans
Alanys is a modern feminine variation of Alan. It likely derives from the Celtic word for 'precious' or 'cheerful', or refers to the Alans, an Iranian nomadic tribe that migrated to Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries. This specific spelling was popularized in the 1990s by singer Alanis Morissette.
Less common today
Alanys isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,139 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Brazilian actress
