Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Nalana

Name: Popularity of the name Nalana in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nalana, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,132

Peak Rank

#12,132 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2020

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#12132

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nalana

Nalana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 7 Nalanas were born — ranking #12,132 that year. As of 2026, Nalana ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Nalanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Nalana most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

South Africa
55%
BW
18%
LS
18%
CM
5%
Ireland
4%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nalana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nalana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nalana

What does the name Nalana mean?

Nalana is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nalana in 2026?

In 2026, Nalana ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nalana most popular?

Nalana reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #12,132 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nalana a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nalana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nalana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nalana include Zura, Gold, Luce. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nalana

Nalana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Nalana's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #12,132. Use the chart and map above to compare Nalana'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.