Holding steady.
Popularity of Talana since 1955
Babies named Talana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Talana is a rare girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1955. It reached its peak usage in 1977, with fewer than 100 births that year, and has maintained a low but stable presence since then. Despite never reaching the top 1000, its sound aligns with popular feminine names of the 1970s, such as Talia and Lana. The name's etymology is unclear; it may be a modern invention or a variant of Thalana, possibly linked to the Greek thalassa meaning 'sea,' though this derivation is not widely accepted. Talana has no notable trend growth or regional concentration.
Talana first appeared in U.S. records in the 1950s, likely as a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Talia and Lana or a respelling of Talanee. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, never reaching the top 1000. It may also be a variant of Thalana, possibly derived from the Greek thalassa 'sea', but this connection is unconfirmed.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tala, Lana, Ana
Variants: Talanee, Thalana
Sibling names for Talana
Names that share Talana's style, for a brother or sister.
