Vana
Every Vana since 1917 — 558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vana
Vana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,325 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 558 American babies have been named Vana. Its peak came in 1948, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,325 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,123 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,563 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,481 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,371 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,068 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,692 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,375 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,802 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,996 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,579 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,882 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,375 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,308 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,382 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,951 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,997 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,965 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,263 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,331 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,169 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,445 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,145 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,507 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,409 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,529 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,367 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,983 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vana in 2025?
Vana ranked #8,325 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vana?
558 babies have been named Vana in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vana most popular?
Vana peaked in 1948, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Vana a boy or girl name?
Vana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vana rising or falling?
Vana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.