Declining since 2006, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Delana since 1914
Babies named Delana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 396 |
| 1960s | 751 |
| 1970s | 683 |
| 1980s | 522 |
| 1990s | 469 |
| 2000s | 598 |
| 2010s | 282 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Delana is a name that saw its peak in 1969, when it ranked higher than in any other year, reflecting the popularity of similar-sounding names like Alana and Lana during the 1960s. Since 2006, its usage has been gradually declining, and in 2025 it was given to roughly 1 in every 146,115 girls, placing it at rank 8,860. Although its etymology is uncertain, Delana is likely an American elaboration of surnames like Delaney or a variant of the older name Delana. It remains a rare but recognizable choice, with occasional spelling variations such as Delanna or DeLana.
Delana likely emerged as a modern English coinage, possibly as a variant of Delana or a feminine elaboration of surnames like Delaney. Delaney derives from the Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine, meaning 'descendant of the dark challenger'. Delana first appeared in U.S. records in the early 20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Della, Lani
Sibling names for Delana
Names that share Delana's style, for a brother or sister.
