Pledge, oath, or noble
Arlana is a rare feminine elaboration of Arlan, likely derived from the Gaelic name Arlen or the Germanic name Erland. It carries connotations of a solemn promise or noble status. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often associated with the meaning of a pledge or a person of high rank.
Less common today
Arlana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,444 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
