Lana is a feminine given name of multiple origins. It can be derived from the Russian name Alana, which is a form of Helen, or from the Irish surname O'Loughlin, which means "descendant of Lochlann". It is also used as a short form of Alana, Svetlana, and other names beginning with "Lan-". The name has been popular in recent years due to its use by celebrities such as Lana Del Rey and Lana Parrilla.