Total births
33
Girls' name · since 2004
Gilana
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Gilana, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 2004–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Gilana sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 33 recorded since 2004.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gilana has been recorded 33 times among girls since 2004, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2018.
- 33 total births
- 2004–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 girls have been named Gilana since 2004, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 33
- total births
- 2004–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Gilana was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
9 babies were named Gilana in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Gilana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gilana's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gilana at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2004
Gilana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2018
- Peak year (2008)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Gilana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Gilana's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Gilana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 22 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gilana? ▼
Since 2004, Social Security records show 33 babies named Gilana. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 9 births.
When was Gilana most popular? ▼
Gilana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Gilana been used? ▼
Records for Gilana go back to 2004, giving 15 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Gilana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gillian, Gilda, Gilbert, Gila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gilana's data
- Gilana's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 2010s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gilana
Nearby Names Like Gilana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gilana
Gillian Girl
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Gilda Girl
#9586 10,078 births
Gilbert Girl
673 births
Gila Girl
#10365 640 births
Gilberta Girl
559 births
Compare Gilana side by side: Gilana vs Gillian Gilana vs Gilda Gilana vs Gilbert
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gilana: Baby Name Since 2004 - 33 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gilana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gilana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.