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Solana is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Solano, or directly from Spanish solana meaning ‘sunny spot, place exposed to the sun’ (from the name root as the surname). A famous bearer is the American musician Solána Imani Rowe (1989-), who performs under the name SZA." It ranked #495 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Solano, or directly from Spanish solana meaning ‘sunny spot, place exposed to the sun’ (from the name root as the surname). A famous bearer is the American musician Solána Imani Rowe (1989-), who performs under the name SZA. The entry lists its usage as Spanish (Latin American, Rare).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Solana ranked #495 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 | #495 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solana mean?
Solana means "sunny spot, place exposed to the sun", according to Behind the Name.
Is Solana a popular name?
Solana ranked #495 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Solana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Solana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Solana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
