Holding steady.
Popularity of Dalana since 1947
Babies named Dalana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Dalana is a modern American invention that first entered U.S. birth records in 1947. Its etymology is uncertain but likely represents a blend or respelling of familiar mid-century names like Darla and Lana, or a variation of the surname Delaney. The name saw its highest level of use in the 1970s, peaking in 1978, though it never reached the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable at very low frequency since that peak, with a 1 in N statistic that is too rare to calculate precisely. Dalana remains a rare choice, with no strong regional preference as top states are absent from Social Security data. Its sound fits with other stylish 1970s names like Darla and Tara, and it continues to be used sparingly for girls.
Dalana is a modern invented name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1947. It likely arose as a blend of popular mid-20th century names such as Darla and Lana, or as a creative variant of the surname Delaney. The name saw its greatest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1978, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Dala, Lani
Sibling names for Dalana
Names that share Dalana's style, for a brother or sister.
