Lana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lana?
Lana is spelled L-A-N-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- “Lana” may derive from various origins including a short form of names ending in -lana or from Slavic elements meaning “light” or “little rock.”
- Origin
- The name Lana is commonly associated with multiple possible origins including Slavic and Gaelic roots, though no single definitive origin is established.
- Pronunciation
- LAN-uh · 2 syllables
Lana Popularity in 2025
Rank#406
Recorded Births768
- Girls usage fell 32 places to #406 and recorded 62 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lana Mean?
“Lana” may derive from various origins including a short form of names ending in -lana or from Slavic elements meaning “light” or “little rock.”
Origin: The name Lana is commonly associated with multiple possible origins including Slavic and Gaelic roots, though no single definitive origin is established.
How Do You Pronounce Lana?
PronunciationLAN-uh
Syllables2
Lana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 768 | #406 |
| 2024 | Girls | 830 | #374 |
| 2023 | Girls | 737 | #416 |
| 2022 | Girls | 750 | #421 |
| 2021 | Girls | 828 | #376 |
| 2020 | Girls | 793 | #393 |
| 2019 | Girls | 814 | #384 |
| 2018 | Girls | 872 | #360 |
| 2017 | Girls | 847 | #368 |
| 2016 | Girls | 847 | #391 |
| 2015 | Girls | 922 | #355 |
| 2014 | Girls | 943 | #352 |
| 2013 | Girls | 732 | #414 |
| 2012 | Girls | 708 | #441 |
| 2011 | Girls | 608 | #487 |
| 2010 | Girls | 628 | #480 |
| 2009 | Girls | 707 | #445 |
| 2008 | Girls | 731 | #432 |
| 2007 | Girls | 813 | #405 |
| 2006 | Girls | 773 | #412 |
| 2005 | Girls | 705 | #437 |
| 2004 | Girls | 640 | #464 |
| 2003 | Girls | 573 | #501 |
| 2002 | Girls | 380 | #667 |
When Was Lana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1948 · Girls
1,465 recorded births
National rank #188
1947 · Girls
1,364 recorded births
National rank #195
1949 · Girls
1,318 recorded births
National rank #206
1950 · Girls
1,314 recorded births
National rank #205
Where Lana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #69 | 10 |
| CA | #246 | 134 |
| NJ | #263 | 31 |
| WA | #286 | 25 |
| IL | #290 | 37 |
| CT | #298 | 10 |
| MA | #313 | 18 |
| OR | #320 | 11 |