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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lana
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.
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.
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.
Lana appears in the US top 500 at #374 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
196
UK babies named Lana (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
→ Stable
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lana
Likely around 1 other Lana in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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