Lana is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning “Light, beautiful.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lan. As of 2023, Lana ranks #416 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #376 in 2021.
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LAN-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #416 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Lana means “Light, beautiful.” It is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Lana is pronounced LAN-ah.
Lana is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Lana currently ranks #416 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Lana include Lan.
Middle names that pair well with Lana include Lana Rose, Lana Grace, Lana Marie, Lana Jane.
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