Lanna
Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lanna: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1998.
Of Gaelic and possibly Slavic origin, Lanna is often considered a short form of names like Lana or a variant of Alanna, linking it to the Old Irish *ail* meaning "rock" or "harmony," while in some contexts it echoes the Slavic *lana* for "wool" or "light." Few famous bearers stand out, but Lanna has been used modestly in Scotland since the 1980s, where it feels fresh without being common. The name shares a gentle resonance with places like Lannan in Ireland or the River Lanna in Wales, though these aren't direct derivations. A charming note: Lanna’s soft two-syllable flow makes it a natural nickname for longer Celtic names like Elanna or Rowanna, yet it carries its own warm, understated grace as a standalone choice.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19984 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6534 babies
- Total births
- 19since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y