Zana Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAH-nah //ˈzɑː.nə//

Origin: Slavic; Arabic

Meaning: Slavic: 'God is gracious'; Arabic: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zana has roots that can be traced back to various linguistic traditions. It is often considered a variant of the name Susanna, which originates from the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah), meaning "lily" or "rose." This name made its way into Greek as Σουσάννα (Sousanna) and subsequently into Latin as Susanna, before appearing in Old French and eventually English.

The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, influenced by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Old French names into the English lexicon. Zana can also be seen as a diminutive or derivative form, reflecting a trend in various cultures to create shorter or more affectionate versions of longer names.

Historically, the name Susanna is notable for its biblical connections. It appears in the Book of Daniel, specifically in the story of Susanna and the Elders, which dates back to the 2nd century BCE.

This narrative has been significant in Jewish and Christian traditions, emphasizing themes of virtue and justice. The name has also been borne by various saints throughout Christian history, further solidifying its place in religious and cultural contexts.

The name Zana, while less common, can be seen as a modern adaptation that retains the essence of its biblical predecessor. Culturally, names like Zana carry symbolic associations with beauty and purity, reflecting the meanings tied to their floral origins.

The lily, often associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian iconography, enhances the name's resonance within religious and cultural frameworks. Additionally, the name's phonetic simplicity and melodic quality contribute to its appeal across different languages and cultures, allowing it to endure through time.

As a variant, Zana encapsulates the historical richness of its roots while offering a contemporary twist.

Famous people named Zana

In this section, you will find notable people named Zana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Zana Briski is a filmmaker and photographer best known for Born into Brothels, The Tenth Dimension, and The Last Resort.

Zana Muhsen is an author best known for her book Sold into Marriage.

Sibling suggestions

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

ZaraLanaNinaMiraTinaSana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zana. 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.

ZaraZinaLanaNinaTanaSanaZinaidaZanna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zana was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Zana has ranked as high as #1435 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Georgia, California, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zana 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 Zana 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 Zana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 27 27
2024 25 25
2023 16 16
2022 28 28
2021 14 14
2020 20 20
2019 28 28
2018 22 22
2017 18 18
2016 31 31
2015 22 22
2014 15 15
2013 18 18
2012 25 25
2011 17 17
2010 22 22
2009 27 27
2008 23 23
2007 28 28
2006 24 24
2005 34 34
2004 33 33
2003 23 23
2002 28 28
2001 26 26
2000 26 26
1999 31 31
1998 28 28
1997 45 45
1996 51 51
1995 76 76
1994 252 252
1993 37 37
1992 12 12
1991 14 14
1990 10 10
1989 14 14
1988 20 20
1987 9 9
1986 14 14
1985 11 11
1984 8 8
1983 9 9
1982 11 11
1981 7 7
1980 9 9
1979 11 11
1978 8 8
1977 10 10
1976 11 11
1975 8 8
1974 12 12
1973 8 8
1972 8 8
1971 16 16
1970 5 5
1969 10 10
1968 12 12
1967 13 13
1966 9 9
1965 18 18
1964 23 23
1963 18 18
1962 9 9
1961 10 10
1960 20 20
1959 17 17
1958 13 13
1957 21 21
1956 11 11
1955 20 20
1954 29 29
1953 14 14
1952 20 20
1951 22 22
1950 20 20
1949 17 17
1948 11 11
1947 17 17
1946 17 17
1945 14 14
1944 13 13
1943 13 13
1942 8 8
1941 10 10
1940 18 18
1939 8 8
1938 15 15
1937 15 15
1936 16 16
1935 8 8
1934 13 13
1933 11 11
1932 16 16
1931 13 13
1930 7 7
1929 6 6
1928 16 16
1927 16 16
1926 18 18
1925 16 16
1924 13 13
1923 17 17
1922 7 7
1921 22 22
1920 14 14
1919 14 14
1918 22 22
1917 10 10
1916 11 11
1915 9 9
1914 6 6
1913 7 7
1912 10 10
1911 5 5
1908 8 8
1907 6 6
1905 6 6
1901 5 5
1898 6 6
1896 5 5
1894 6 6
1892 8 8
1890 5 5
1888 9 9
1884 6 6
1882 5 5

Top States for Zana (2024)

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
TX 5
100%