Will my child share the name Lana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 196 UK babies named Lana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lana has held a stable position around #246 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #205 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

Is Lana popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lana is more popular in the UK (#246) than in the US (#374). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Lana a popular baby name in the United States?

Lana appears in the US top 500 at #374 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #246

Lana

Lana is a distinctive choice, ranked #246 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lana in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#246

US Rank #374

About the Name Lana

Lana is holding steady in the rankings at #246. It reached its peak of #205 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it sits at #374 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.