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Olanna

oh-LAH-nuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Olana or a modern coinage inspired by the name Lana.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,917
Babies named in 2025
20
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 80,363 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2012

Rising since 2012, #5,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Olanna since 2012

Babies named Olanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

713202020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s83
2020s87

Meaning & origin

Olanna is a modern first name that entered U.S. records in 2012 and has been rising steadily since. It peaked in 2025 at rank 5,917 with approximately 1 in 80,363 babies given the name. The name is most popular in Texas, one of its top states. Olanna is a contemporary coinage, likely crafted for its pleasant sound rather than inherited from a historical linguistic tradition. Its brief trajectory shows consistent growth, reflecting a preference for distinctive, feminine-sounding names in the 2020s.

Olanna first appeared in U.S. records in 2012 and is likely a modern invented name, possibly modeled after similar-sounding names like Alanna or Lana. It does not have a known historical or linguistic derivation, and its appeal may stem from its melodic, feminine sound.

Where Olanna is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lanna, Annie

Sibling names for Olanna

Names that share Olanna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Alanna, Elara, Maren, Sienna, Liana

Brothers: Elian, Liam, Owen, Milo, Caleb

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Olanna mean?
The meaning of Olanna is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name without a traditional meaning.
How popular is Olanna right now?
In 2025, Olanna ranked 5,917th in the U.S. and was given to approximately 1 in 80,363 newborns.
Is Olanna a boy or girl name?
Olanna is exclusively used as a girl's name in U.S. records.