Lana Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lana Name at a Glance

Name	Lana
Meaning	Diminutive of Alana: This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child'.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lana Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lana means “Diminutive of Alana: This name of uncertain origin may be a feminine form of Man, or derived from the Irish Gaelic word for 'child”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lana Name Origin

Our database records Lana under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lana a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lana is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lana

When considering Lana for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.