Lana is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 829 girls in the United States.
Lana at a glance
Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑːnə/
About the name Lana
Lana belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Lana first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #188 in 1948, and in 2024 829 babies received the name — 56,666 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Lana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Lana a boy or girl name?
Lana is a girl name. In 2024, 829 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Lana?
Lana comes from the Spanish tradition.
How popular is the name Lana?
Lana first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #188 in 1948, and 829 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Lana?
Lana is pronounced /ˈlɑːnə/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.