Halana
An invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Halana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Halana today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Halana births was 2004 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Halana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
2004
12 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,588
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Halana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Halana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 77 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Halana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Halana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Halana
The name Halana has its origins in ancient Hawaiian culture, originating from the islands of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The name can be traced back to the early Polynesian settlers of the Hawaiian archipelago, dating back to the 4th century AD.
Halana is derived from the Hawaiian word "halana," which means "to spread out" or "to unfurl." This may have been a reference to the unfurling of a sail or the spreading out of a mat, symbolizing the welcoming nature of the Hawaiian people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Halana can be found in the traditional Hawaiian chants and oral histories, known as mele. These chants often celebrated the beauty of the islands and the strength of Hawaiian warriors.
In the 15th century, a powerful chieftain named Halana was renowned for his bravery and leadership during a time of conflict between the Hawaiian islands. His exploits were immortalized in the oral traditions of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Halana was a skilled navigator who lived in the 17th century. She was revered for her expertise in reading the stars and guiding voyaging canoes across the vast Pacific Ocean.
During the 18th century, a Hawaiian princess named Halana played a significant role in preserving the cultural traditions and rituals of her people. She was known for her wisdom and her efforts to maintain the spiritual practices of the ancient Hawaiians.
In the 19th century, a renowned Hawaiian scholar and historian named Halana dedicated his life to documenting the rich history and mythology of the islands. His work helped to preserve the knowledge and stories of the Hawaiian people for future generations.
Throughout the centuries, the name Halana has been carried by individuals who embodied the spirit of the Hawaiian culture – their strength, resilience, and connection to the land and sea.
People
Halana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Halana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Halana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Halana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Halana a common name?
We classify Halana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 171 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Halana most popular?
The single biggest year for Halana was 2004, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Halana is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Halana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Halana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.