Solana

Solana - A very unique female name

Solana appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #4235. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Solana and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Solana? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Solana. The baby girl name Solana was given to 563 baby girls in 2025, ranking #497 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,315 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Solana peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 497.

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Solana is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Solana is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #281 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,290.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Solana is where you live.

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Solana origin and meaning

Spanish

'Sunny place' — a sun-facing slope or sunny spot, from Spanish sol, 'sun'

Solana is the Spanish word for a sunny, south-facing place, also found as a Spanish place name and surname. It was rare in the US for decades, then rose sharply from #1633 in 2020 to #497 in 2025, a climb that coincides with the Solana blockchain making the word familiar.

Attested etymology

Solana is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Solana, pop culture references for the name Solana and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Solana

We've found the following names that sound similar to Solana, sorted by popularity.

Selena / Sloane / Selma / Selina / Salma / Selene / Sloan / Salem / Salina / Salome /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Solana

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Solana a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Solana?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

so-LAH-nuh · /soʊˈlɑːnə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Solana Rowe (SZA) — R&B singer known mononymously as SZA; Solana is her given first name (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

InternationalWord name

Why parents choose it

Parents like its warm, sunny sound and Spanish roots, with a flowing -ana ending that fits current tastes.

Worth knowing

• Expect questions about the Solana cryptocurrency and blockchain, whose name is now widely recognised.