Lana
Meaning
"light"
Origin: Slavic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #374
- Total SSA Count
- 829
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"light"
Origin: Slavic
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #374 for Lana.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.
Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Lana is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.