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Bana

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Pronounced BAH-nah /ˈbɑː.nɑː/Medium

Meaning: Bana is an Arabic girl's name referring to a graceful, sweet-scented tree (the ban/moringa), by extension a slender, lovely woman. It reads gentle and natural, well used across the Arab world.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful natural name: Bana is Arabic for a lovely, fragrant tree (said 'BAH-nah'). Gentle and pretty.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningBana is an Arabic girl's name referring to a graceful, sweet-scented tree (the ban/moringa), by extension a slender, lovely woman. It reads gentle and natural, well used across the Arab world.
U.S. rank (2024)#12322 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Bana is Arabic for a beautiful, fragrant tree, and so a lovely woman. It reads gentle and natural, with warm heritage (said 'BAH-nah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and natural.

Did you know? Bana names a graceful, sweet-scented tree in Arabic (the ban tree), and by extension a slender, lovely woman — a soft, natural name (said 'BAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bana — Arabic 'a graceful, fragrant tree'; nature name

Variations

BanahBaanaBena

Nicknames

BanBaniNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bana mean?

Bana is Arabic for a beautiful, fragrant tree, and by extension a slender, lovely woman.

How do you pronounce Bana?

It's said BAH-nah /ˈbɑː.nɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bana a boy or girl name?

Bana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bana?

Bana is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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