Lana is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #942 in 2001 with 235 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 943 births ranking #352. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 29.1%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 7,662 girls born was named Lana. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lana is sleek, simple, and internationally familiar, but its exact meaning depends on which language tradition a family has in mind. It is often best treated as a multi-origin name.
The name has been used as a short form for longer names such as Alana, Svetlana or Yelana, and it also appears independently. Its smooth sound helped it settle easily into modern use across countries.