Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavana since 1916
Babies named Lavana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavana's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lavana is a rare and gentle-sounding name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916. Its peak year was 1936, when it saw slightly more usage, though it never broke into the top 1000. In the most recent year of data (2025), Lavana remains an uncommon choice, with a stable trajectory and no signs of a revival. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Lavinia or the word lavender. Because of its rarity, parents choosing Lavana today give their daughter a name that is distinctive without being unfamiliar. The name has no strong association with any particular region or state, reflecting its niche usage across the country.
Lavana is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from names like Lavinia or the word lavender, with the fashionable -ana suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, with minimal but consistent usage. Its peak was in 1936, and it has remained a rare name, never ranking in the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lavi, Lana, Vana
Sibling names for Lavana
Names that share Lavana's style, for a brother or sister.
