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Lanna

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Pronounced LAN-ah /ˈlæn.ɑ/High

Meaning: A pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'bright' (Russian, from Svetlana), and 'calm, floating' (Hawaiian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rock; harmony: Lanna pets Alana/Lana — 'a rock; harmony'. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Hawaiian
MeaningA pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'bright' (Russian, from Svetlana), and 'calm, floating' (Hawaiian); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6268 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,096

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419192024

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

Lanna is a pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'bright' (Russian, from Svetlana), and 'calm, floating' (Hawaiian; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (nickname Lan).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-rock-or-harmony at the (layered) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alana is variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), Lana 'bright' (Russian) and 'calm, floating' (Hawaiian) — Lanna gathers them, a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAN-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Alana — routes layered

Variations

LanaAlanaLannah

Nicknames

Lan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lanna mean?

Lanna pets Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock; harmony', 'bright', and 'calm'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lanna?

It's said LAN-ah /ˈlæn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lanna a boy or girl name?

Lanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Lanna?

Lanna is a rare name in the U.S.

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