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Lana is a feminine name used in English and Russian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Alana (English) or Svetlana (Russian). In the English-speaking world it was popularized by actress Lana Turner (1921-1995), who was born Julia Jean Turner." It ranked #406 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Alana (English) or Svetlana (Russian). In the English-speaking world it was popularized by actress Lana Turner (1921-1995), who was born Julia Jean Turner. The entry lists its usage as English, Russian, Croatian, Slovene and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Lana ranked #406 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #406 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Lana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: short form of Alana.
Is Lana a popular name?
Lana ranked #406 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
