Declining since 2016, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Lahna since 1947
Babies named Lahna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lahna's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Lahna is a rare modern American name first recorded in 1947. Its rank of 9,457 in 2025 reflects its low frequency, with only about 1 in 160,727 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name saw a modest peak in 2016, after which its usage has declined. Though its etymology remains uncertain, Lahna fits a pattern of short, vowel-ending names popular in recent decades. It has not been associated with any top states, underlining its niche appeal. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound, Lahna offers a distinctive choice without straying far from familiar forms like Lana.
Lahna is a modern American name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1947. It likely arose as a respelling of Lana, which itself may derive from a short form of Alana or a variant of Lana meaning 'light' in some contexts, but the connection is speculative. Its use has remained rare, with a slight peak in the 2010s.
“Lahna” around the world
Where Lahna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
105
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lah, Lani
Sibling names for Lahna
Names that share Lahna's style, for a brother or sister.
