Lana
Lana is a name of Slavic and Latin origin, meaning 'light' or 'bright'. It carries a melodic and elegant quality, often evoking images of grace and charm. Those named Lana are often seen as warm-hearted and artistic, with a natural ability to inspire creativity in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 57,449 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1948 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1939 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Slavic, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
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Lana Del Rey (Singer, known for her cinematic style and nostalgic Americana themes) · Lana Parrilla (Actress, known for her role in *Once Upon a Time*) · Lana Condor (Actress, known for her role in *To All the Boys I've Loved Before*) · Lana Turner (Actress, a major star of Hollywood's Golden Age) · Lana Wachowski (Filmmaker, known for *The Matrix* series)
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