Calm, serene, or bright
Halana is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Hawaiian name Halana, meaning 'calm' or 'serene,' or a feminine elaboration of the Arabic name Alan, meaning 'bright' or 'precious.'
Less common today
Halana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,982 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
