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Thana

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpraise · Arabic

Thana is an Arabic girl name meaning “praise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Thana has the name Ana hiding inside it.
  • GenerationThana peaked in 1918, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryThana first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025

036191819602006

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Thana

Thana is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “praise”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Thana

What does the name Thana mean?

Thana means “praise” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Psalm (“song of praise”), Praise (“praise”), Hila (“praise”) and Afreen (“praise, admiration”).

What is the origin of the name Thana?

Thana is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Thana a boy or girl name?

Thana is a girl name.

How popular is the name Thana?

Thana is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #3,869 in 1918, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Thana?

If you like Thana, you might also like Psalm, Praise, Hila and Afreen.

What should I know before naming my baby Thana?

Thana is an Arabic girl name meaning “praise”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.