Will my child share the name Bana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Bana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bana in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bana is declining: down 2,024 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,895 in 2024.

Is Bana a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bana is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Bana?

Notable people named Bana include: Tibor Bana — Tibor Bana is a Hungarian economist, political scientist and politician, who was the member of the National Assembly (MP) between 2010 and 2022, sitting as a...; Bana (singer) — Adriano Gonçalves, known by his stage name Bana and called the "King of Morna", was a Cape Verdean singer and performer of the morna style, the plaintive,....

Is Bana a popular baby name in the United States?

Bana does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bana is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bana in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Bana

2024 marks Bana's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1895. The name has climbed 948 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Bana is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bana in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Bana

Tibor Bana — Tibor Bana is a Hungarian economist, political scientist and politician, who was the member of the National Assembly (MP) between 2010 and 2022, sitting as a Jobbik politician until 2020, then as a non-partisan.
Bana (singer) — Adriano Gonçalves, known by his stage name Bana and called the "King of Morna", was a Cape Verdean singer and performer of the morna style, the plaintive, melodic lament which is a staple musical style of the country.
Bana kingdom — The Bana or Vana was a dynasty based in South India, who claimed descent from king Mahabali.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Bana

UK babies named Bana (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 2024 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bana

Almost certainly the only Bana in the class

UK Popularity (2002–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Famous People Named Bana

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Tibor Banab. 1985

Tibor Bana is a Hungarian economist, political scientist and politician, who was the member of the National Assembly (MP) between 2010 and 2022, sitting as a Jobbik politician until 2020, then as a non-partisan.

Bana (singer)

Adriano Gonçalves, known by his stage name Bana and called the "King of Morna", was a Cape Verdean singer and performer of the morna style, the plaintive, melodic lament which is a staple musical style of the country.

Bana kingdom

The Bana or Vana was a dynasty based in South India, who claimed descent from king Mahabali.