Rising since 1985, #495 for girls today.
Popularity of Solana since 1976
Babies named Solana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 615 |
| 2010s | 628 |
| 2020s | 1,834 |
Meaning & origin
Solana is a Spanish name meaning 'sunny spot,' a feminine given name that entered U.S. records in 1976. Since 1985, its usage has risen steadily, peaking in 2025 at rank 495, with about 1 in 2,683 girls receiving the name that year. The name is particularly favored in New Mexico, Oregon, and Arizona, reflecting its Southwestern appeal. Solana's gentle warmth and connection to the sun give it a fresh, natural feel without being tied to any single cultural tradition beyond its Spanish origin. Its rise in the 2020s aligns with a broader trend toward nature-inspired and vowel-ended names.
Solana derives from the Spanish word 'solana,' meaning 'sunny spot' or 'place in the sun.' It is related to the Latin 'sol' (sun). The name was first recorded in the United States in 1976 and has seen a steady rise in use since the 1980s, particularly in the southwestern states.
Where Solana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Solana” around the world
Where Solana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lana, Sola, Lani
Sibling names for Solana
Names that share Solana's style, for a brother or sister.
