Lana

Meaning of Lana

Lana is often considered a short form of Alana or Yelena. It can mean 'light,' 'beautiful,' or 'peaceful ruler'.

Lana has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lana

Lana has cooled off, slipping to #406 in 2025, down from a peak of #352 in 2014.

Notable people named Lana

• Lana Del Rey
  Singer, songwriter, musician
• Lana Wood
  Actress, Bond girl
• Lana Condor
  Actress, 'To All the Boys'
• Lana Parrilla
  Actress, 'Once Upon a Time'
• Lana Wachowski
  Director, 'The Matrix'

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Questions about the name Lana

What does the name Lana mean?

Lana means lana is often considered a short form of alana or yelena. it can mean 'light,' 'beautiful,' or 'peaceful ruler', and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Lana a boy's or a girl's name?

Lana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lana?

In 2025, Lana ranked #406 for girls, down from #374 the year before.

When was Lana most popular?

Lana peaked at #352 in 2014.