Lana vs Spike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spike

Boy #30,390 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Sharp point, nail"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spi, Spy, Spie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lana Rank #374
Spike Rank #30,390

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 vs #30390 for Spike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Spike ___

  • Spike James
  • Spike Lee
  • Spike David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

If you choose Spike

Rex Blaze Colt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lana or Spike more popular?

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 compared to Spike at #30390 in the United States.

What do Lana and Spike mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Spike means "Sharp point, nail" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Lana and Spike boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Spike is primarily a boy name.

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