Lana
How to say it: LAH-nuh · /ˈlɑnə/
In Slavic languages, a short form of Svetlana ('light'); in Hawaiian means 'afloat, calm as still waters'.
Lana was the 411th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 768 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #430 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #411 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 768 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,207 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #430 |
| In France, 2025 | #115 among girls’ names, 530 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lana reached an early high in the 1940s and later faded almost from view in the 1990s. The comeback since has brought it close to that early high again, though a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft, Lana feels gentle and calm. Mira shares its style.
Nicknames
- Lan
Other spellings
Honouring a Lana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lana is about 1 in 176.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #115 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #254. Ireland: #211.
Famous people named Lana
- Lana Rhoades (born 1996)American internet personality, podcaster and former pornographic film actress
- Lana Condor (born 1997)Vietnamese-American actress
- Lana Turner (1921–1995)American actress
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