UK girl's name
Levana
An Italian feminine name meaning "rising", derived from the Latin "levare".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Levana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Levana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Levana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Levana ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 girls were registered as Levana.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Levana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Levana mean?
The given name Levana has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "levare" meaning "to raise" or "to lift up". It was originally associated with the Roman goddess of the same name, who was believed to protect newborn infants during the ritual of lifting them from the ground.
In ancient Roman mythology, Levana was one of the birth deities, along with Vagitanus and Cunina. She was specifically invoked during the ceremony where the newborn child was lifted from the ground, symbolizing the acceptance of the infant into the family and society.
The earliest recorded use of the name Levana dates back to the 1st century AD, when it appeared in writings by the Roman historian Pliny the Elder. He mentioned Levana as one of the deities associated with childbirth and the protection of infants.
Throughout history, the name Levana has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Levana of Saxony (1098-1151), a German noblewoman and the wife of Count Dedi IV of Wettin. Another notable bearer was Levana Krinsky (1872-1944), a Russian-born American author and educator known for her contributions to children's literature.
In the 16th century, the German philosopher and educator Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814) wrote a influential work titled "The Science of Rights" in which he introduced the concept of "Levana", personifying education as a spiritual guide and protector of children.
More recently, Levana Pijl (1905-1995) was a Dutch journalist and author who wrote extensively about women's issues and was a prominent figure in the feminist movement in the Netherlands.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Levana Finley (1935-2023), an American civil rights activist and community organizer who played a significant role in the struggle for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Throughout its history, the name Levana has maintained a connection to the themes of protection, nurturing, and guidance, reflecting its roots in the ancient Roman goddess who watched over newborn children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Levana over time
The chart below shows babies named Levana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Levana, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Levana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Levana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4674 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4663 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3890 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Levana
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Levana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Levana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Levana was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Levana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Levana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Levana?
An Italian feminine name meaning "rising", derived from the Latin "levare".
How many people are called Levana in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Levana across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.