Beautiful flower or graceful lily
A modern compound name likely blending the Italian 'Bella' (beautiful) with the Hebrew 'Anna' (grace). It is most famously associated with science fiction, suggesting a creative and inventive spirit. The name carries a melodic, lyrical quality while remaining extremely rare in the United States.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Belanna in 2025.
Chief Engineer on the starship Voyager · Star Trek: Voyager
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
