NAME PROFILE
Albana
Derived from the Igbo name Chidera meaning 'what God has written' or 'destiny', as well as the Hebrew Dara meaning 'wisdom'. It represents a person with a soulful and grounded nature who possesses an innate sense of purpose and a gentle, wise spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 76 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1995 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Chidera 'Dera' Eggerue (Social activist and author of What A Time To Be Alone) · Chidera 'Dera' Ejuke (Professional footballer for Sevilla FC) · Dera Tompkins (Community development leader and activist) · Dera Sachan (Science journalist and creative writer) · Dera (Contemporary gospel musician known for her soul-stirring vocals)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DeriDeeRa-Ra
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