Delana Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-LAY-nah //dɛˈleɪ.nə//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: 'from the dark; dark-haired'; Irish: 'daughter of the dark one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Delana has roots that can be traced back to the Latin word "delanare," which means "to draw out" or "to bring forth." This Latin term evolved through various linguistic stages, influencing the development of names in Romance languages. The name likely entered English through Old French, where it was adapted and transformed, ultimately emerging in its current form.

The transition into English reflects a broader pattern of name adaptation during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin-derived names were introduced into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Delana does not have a specific biblical or royal figure associated with it, unlike many other names that have clear historical milestones.

However, it shares a phonetic similarity with names like Elena and Delaney, which have been used in various cultures and contexts. The absence of a prominent historical figure does not diminish its significance; rather, it highlights the name's adaptability and resonance across different cultures and eras.

The name Delana may have been influenced by the popularity of other names ending in "-ana," which were common in medieval Europe, particularly among women. Culturally, names like Delana often evoke themes of beauty and grace, drawing on the aesthetic qualities associated with similar names.

The name's melodic sound and soft consonants contribute to its appeal, making it a fitting choice in various artistic and literary contexts. While Delana itself may not have a plethora of historical references, its structure and phonetics align it with a tradition of names that celebrate femininity and elegance.

The name's enduring quality can be attributed to its lyrical nature and the cultural significance of names that embody positive attributes.

Famous people named Delana

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Delana Harvick is a television personality best known for her work on NASCAR broadcasts and as the wife of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Delana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaSelenaTianaLianaMirellaAlana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Delana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DahliaDelilahDianaLanaSelinaTaliaLaylaMina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Delana was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Delana has ranked as high as #1832 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Kentucky, Ohio, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Delana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Delana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Delana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Delana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 18 18
2023 9 9
2022 28 28
2021 12 12
2020 17 17
2019 19 19
2018 26 26
2017 21 21
2016 23 23
2015 23 23
2014 27 27
2013 26 26
2012 32 32
2011 46 46
2010 39 39
2009 48 48
2008 47 47
2007 82 82
2006 68 68
2005 68 68
2004 72 72
2003 50 50
2002 55 55
2001 58 58
2000 50 50
1999 50 50
1998 51 51
1997 47 47
1996 50 50
1995 42 42
1994 46 46
1993 43 43
1992 54 54
1991 45 45
1990 41 41
1989 39 39
1988 38 38
1987 53 53
1986 49 49
1985 43 43
1984 61 61
1983 51 51
1982 58 58
1981 55 55
1980 75 75
1979 57 57
1978 57 57
1977 69 69
1976 58 58
1975 61 61
1974 74 74
1973 60 60
1972 72 72
1971 83 83
1970 92 92
1969 98 98
1968 83 83
1967 70 70
1966 61 61
1965 79 79
1964 75 75
1963 87 87
1962 74 74
1961 60 60
1960 64 64
1959 54 54
1958 75 75
1957 43 43
1956 45 45
1955 29 29
1954 37 37
1953 26 26
1952 28 28
1951 35 35
1950 24 24
1949 22 22
1948 19 19
1947 24 24
1946 21 21
1945 13 13
1944 11 11
1943 14 14
1942 10 10
1941 15 15
1940 14 14
1939 6 6
1938 8 8
1937 7 7
1936 8 8
1935 5 5
1934 11 11
1933 14 14
1932 5 5
1927 6 6
1925 6 6
1923 5 5
1922 10 10
1920 8 8
1919 8 8
1918 7 7
1916 5 5
1915 6 6
1914 5 5

Top States for Delana (2014)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
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