The baby name Dylana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dih-LAH-nə (/dɪˈlɑːnə/); also heard as dih-LAY-nə (/dɪˈleɪnə/) or dee-LAH-nə (/diːˈlɑːnə/).
Dylana is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Dylana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dih-LAH-nə (/dɪˈlɑːnə/); also heard as dih-LAY-nə (/dɪˈleɪnə/) or dee-LAH-nə (/diːˈlɑːnə/).
Dylana is Welsh in Origin.
Dylana is a modern feminine elaboration of Dylan, from Welsh dy “great” + llanw “tide, flow.” In the Mabinogion, Dylan ail Don (“son of the wave”) embodies the sea, giving the name meanings like great tide or child of the ocean. Dylan gained broad Anglophone use in the 20th century and later became unisex.
The -a ending marking Dylana likely arose in English- and Spanish-influenced contexts to signal a feminine form. Variants include Dylanna and Dylanne; related spellings of the root name are Dylan, Dylann, Dillon, and Dillan. Usage is contemporary, seen mainly in North and Latin America. Despite its modern twist, Dylana carries the same maritime imagery and lyrical Welsh heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | 0 | #159 | 7 | 5,526 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #457 | 76 | 11,342 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #918 | 6 | 9,502 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #918 | 38 | 5,933 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
Dylana is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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