Dalana
Dalana is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,601 in the US, popular nicknames include Dal, Day, and Dalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dalana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 630 babies have been named Dalana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dalana is past its peak , currently ranked #36,601 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,601
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Dalana
Dalana is a girl name .
Dalana is currently ranked #36,601 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dalana include Dal, Day, Dalie, and Dalaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dalana include Dalary, Dalani, Dalayah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis