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Why parents love Lana- Lana Del Rey reinvented melancholic pop.
- Lana Turner was one of Hollywood's most glamorous stars.
- Four letters with a smooth, dreamy sound: LAH-nah.
- Lana Lang is Superman's first love.
- Archer's Lana Kane is TV's most capable spy.
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The vibe of Lana
Del ReyTurnerlittle rocklightdreamymelancholicglamourSuperman
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Origin & history of Lana
Irish ailín (little rock) or Greek helene (light)
→ Lana
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Slavic / Greek roots
Lana may come from the Irish meaning little rock or be related to the Greek Helen (light). Lana Del Rey reinvented melancholic pop music. Lana Turner (1921–1995) was one of Hollywood's most glamorous stars. Lana Lang is Superman's first love interest. Archer's Lana Kane is TV's most capable agent.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Lana Turner (1921–1995); Lana Del Rey (born 1985).
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Today
Lana remains a beloved choice, ranking #384 in the US. 56,681 babies have been named Lana since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lana?
1948
peak year
Lana entered U.S. records in 1885, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1948, 1,465 babies received the name (ranked #188). Today it sits around #384, with roughly 824 babies named Lana each year. Lana's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 56,681 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,465
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #188)
(ranked #188)
824
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
8,240
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
56,681
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lana1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Lana's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking in the sadness. People named Lana tend to be dreamy, glamorous, and gifted at finding beauty in melancholy.
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Finds beauty in melancholy✦
Dreamy glamour◈
Del-Rey-level artistry◎
Turner-level star power♡
Superman's first loveL3
A1
N5
A1
Sum: 10 → Life path 1
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Personality of Lana🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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