How Many People Are Named Bana?
Complete statistics for the name Bana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bana is a very rare female name, with only 197 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,671,625 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Bana are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 199 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bana Through the Generations
Bana has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 2013 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, most of the 197 people named Bana are under 30, indicating it's a name favored by younger parents. With an average age of 13, Bana is still a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, and its trend suggests it might continue to grow in usage.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bana's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bana
How Many People Have the Name Bana?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 426 people in the United States currently share the name Bana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 778,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bana a Common or Rare Name?
Bana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bana Mean?
Bana means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bana Most Popular?
The name Bana reached peak popularity in 2013, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bana?
Approximately 426 people named Bana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 426. That works out to roughly 1 in 778,050 Americans.
Is Bana a rare name?
Bana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 778,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bana mean?
Bana means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bana more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bana are male and 100% are female.
When was Bana most popular?
Bana peaked in 2013 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.