Declining since 1995, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Zana since 1882
Babies named Zana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 145 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 138 |
| 1950s | 187 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 556 |
| 2000s | 272 |
| 2010s | 218 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Zana is a rare given name in the United States, ranking 4,878 in 2025. Its peak year was 1994, after which it has steadily declined in use. The name is extremely uncommon, with only 1 in 59,528 newborn girls receiving it in the latest year. It first appeared in Social Security records as early as 1882, but has never been widely used. The name is not consistently recorded in any particular state's top lists. Its etymology is uncertain, possibly derived from Zane, a variant of John meaning 'God is gracious', or from Zanna, a name of debated origin. Zana may also be a modern coinage or a cross-cultural name found in various traditions, though its usage in the US remains minimal.
Zana may have multiple origins. It could be a feminine form of Zane, itself a variant of John. Alternatively, it might be a short form or variant of Zanna, a name of uncertain origin possibly derived from Susanna. The name was occasionally used in the United States in the late 19th century, though it has never been common.
“Zana” around the world
Where Zana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Zanna
Sibling names for Zana
Names that share Zana's style, for a brother or sister.
