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
"lily flower, pure"
Origin: Latin
Lana is more popular, ranked #374 vs #411 for Lilliana.
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Lana is more popular, ranked #374 compared to Lilliana at #411 in the United States.
Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Lilliana means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).
Lana is primarily a girl name. Lilliana is primarily a girl name.