From the lane or of the alder grove
Delana is a name with multiple possible etymological paths. It is often considered a feminine form of Delaney, derived from the Old French 'de la lane' meaning 'from the lane,' or the Gaelic 'dubhshláine' meaning 'black slane.' It is also associated with the Germanic element 'adel' meaning noble.
About 11 girls were named Delana in 2025.
American writer and educator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
