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SHAHR-luht
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Solana
GirlSpanish, Latin· “sunshine”
- Meaning
- sunshine
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- soh-LAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #495
- US babies 2025
- 599
- Best rank
- #495 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Solana
Solana is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “sunshine”.
Solana comes from the Spanish word solana, a sunny place or sunshine, from the Latin sol, sun. It has a warm, bright image and a graceful sound. The name is used in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained attention in English-speaking countries as a fresh alternative to names like Luna and Soleil. Sol and Lana make sweet nicknames. It is pronounced soh-LAH-nuh, with the stress on the middle syllable, just as in Spanish.
Popularity over time
Solana first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 2023. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #495, and its highest count, 599 babies. Use has grown 794% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #8,949 in 1980, #3,211 in 2000, #3,250 in 2010, and #495 in 2025. Of the 3,446 US girls named Solana since records began, 53% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 628 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Halo, Arlette, Emerie, Lakelynn, and Yara.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Solana ranked highest in Arizona, Oregon, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #281 | 26 |
| Oregon | #295 | 13 |
| California | #333 | 99 |
| New Mexico | #382 | 5 |
| Michigan | #404 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Solana is usually pronounced soh-LAH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Solana
A few middle names that flow with Solana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Solana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solana mean?
Solana is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “sunshine”.
What is the origin of the name Solana?
Solana has Spanish and Latin roots. Solana comes from the Spanish word solana, a sunny place or sunshine, from the Latin sol, sun.
Is Solana a popular name?
Yes. Solana ranked #495 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Solana a boy or girl name?
Solana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Solana?
Solana is usually pronounced soh-LAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings