Seed or grain; a type of tree
In Arabic, the name refers to the Moringa tree, known for its fragrance and gracefulness. It is also found in various African languages where it can mean 'child' or 'seed'. In some contexts, it is used as a short form of names like Albana.
Less common today
Bana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,414 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Syrian girl who documented the siege of Aleppo
