Lana

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Light; In Latin, Wool

Background: The name Lana originates from the Italian word for 'wool' and is also associated with the Latin term 'līnea,' meaning 'light' or 'to shine.' This provides a dual connection to both fabric and illumination.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#532
Total births
56,681
Most popular decade
1940s (30,627 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-22 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1885

Gender usage

0.0% male 100.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1943
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,538
Peak year
1943
Peak year births
5
Peak rank
#3,538
Most recent year
1969
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#4,404

Female

First year
1885
First year births
6
First year rank
#921
Peak year
1948
Peak year births
1,465
Peak rank
#188
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
829
Recent rank
#374

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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