Zana

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How to Pronounce Zana

Pronounced ZAH-nah /ˈzɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Albanian Zana, 'a fairy, a mountain nymph/spirit'; also a short form of Susanna ('lily') or a form of Jane ('God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A fairy spirit; a lily: Zana is Albanian for 'a fairy, a mountain spirit'. Soft, lyrical, and warm.

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Origin MediumAlbanian, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Albanian Zana, 'a fairy, a mountain nymph/spirit'; also a short form of Susanna ('lily') or a form of Jane ('God is gracious'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5277 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Zana comes from Albanian Zana, 'a fairy, a mountain nymph or spirit' (the Zana e Malit, guardian spirits of Albanian folklore), and is also a short form of Susanna, 'a lily', or a form of Jane, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, cross-cultural name (said 'ZAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-fairy-spirit-or-lily at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zana means 'a fairy, a mountain nymph' in Albanian mythology — and is also a short form of Susanna ('lily') or a form of Jane ('God is gracious') — a soft, lyrical name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Zana — routes layered

Variations

ZannaZanah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zana mean?

Zana is Albanian for 'a fairy, a mountain nymph', and a short form of Susanna ('lily') or Jane; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zana?

It's said ZAH-nah /ˈzɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zana a boy or girl name?

Zana is a girl's name.

How popular is Zana?

Zana is a rare name in the U.S.