Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Lavana

Labana is a merchant and transportation community in India engaged in maritime trade and land trade, which includes trading and transportation of goods such as saltpetre, silk, diamonds, etc. In the Punjab region, during socio-economic reforms, Labanas overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The Labanas of Punjab and Haryana are mostly Sikhs and Hindus and mainly speak Punjabi or Hindi.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#3,340 (1920)
Total Babies
119
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
2021
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#3340
Peak Rank
119
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lavana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Labana is a merchant and transportation community in India engaged in maritime trade and land trade, which includes trading and transportation of goods such as saltpetre, silk, diamonds, etc. In the Punjab region, during socio-economic reforms, Labanas overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The Labanas of Punjab and Haryana are mostly Sikhs and Hindus and mainly speak Punjabi or Hindi.

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Etymology
The term "Lubana" is believed to be a combination of two words - "lūn," meaning "salt," and "bānā," meaning "trade." The Lubanas, as a community, were deeply involved in the transportation and trading of salt. They were also occasionally referred to as Banjaras.
Origin & history
The history of the Lavana/Labana community traces back to their association with the salt trade and transportation, which influenced their name and occupation. The term 'Lubana' is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word 'Lavan,' meaning salt. This connection is evident in the various historical references and cultural practices of the tribe. [ clarification needed ] According to Kahn Singh Nabha in Mahan Kosh , the term 'Lubana' is linked to the Sanskrit word 'Lavan,' signifying salt. Members of the Lubana tribe engaged in salt trading, suggesting that their name is closely related to

The Story of Lavana

Lavana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 9 Lavanas were born — ranking #3,340 that year. As of 2026, Lavana ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Lavanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lavana

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lavana

What does the name Lavana mean?
Labana is a merchant and transportation community in India engaged in maritime trade and land trade, which includes trading and transportation of goods such as saltpetre, silk, diamonds, etc. In the Punjab region, during socio-economic reforms, Labanas overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The Labanas of Punjab and Haryana are mostly Sikhs and Hindus and mainly speak Punjabi or Hindi.
How popular is Lavana in 2026?
In 2026, Lavana ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lavana most popular?
Lavana reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,340 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Lavana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lavana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lavana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavana include Parilee, Metha, Berda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lavana

Lavana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Lavana's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,340. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.