Lana

Rank 421st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lana was 421st most popular baby name for girls and 848th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 747 babies were named Lana in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,505 babies in the United States were named Lana. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lana is around 45 to 54 years old.

The name "Lana" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lana include Lan and La.

Lana Meaning & Origin

Lana is of Gaelic origin and means "little rock" or "peaceful", evoking connotations of strength and tranquility.

The name Lana is described as elegant, charismatic and melodious.

Pronunciation

Lana is pronounced law-nuh in English. The name Lana has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lana

  • In the world of DC Comics, "Lana" is the name of Lana Lang, a close friend and love interest of Superman during his youth in Smallville.

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Geography

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