Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalana since 1969
Babies named Shalana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 270 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalana is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1969, a period when creative, melodic names with the Sha- prefix were gaining popularity. Despite never entering the national top 1000, it achieved a peak year in 1985, reflecting its modest but steady use during the 1980s. The name has remained stable in usage since that decade, with very few births recorded in recent years. Shalana is an example of the blending trend in American naming, where parents combine familiar sounds to create unique identities.
Shalana is a modern invented name, formed by blending the fashionable prefix Sha- (seen in names like Shanice and Shakira) with the name Lana. It first appeared in the United States in 1969 and saw modest use through the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Shay
Sibling names for Shalana
Names that share Shalana's style, for a brother or sister.
