Solana Isn’t Just a Crypto—It’s Now a Trending Baby Name in 2025
The name Solana, meaning "sunshine" in Spanish and Latin, has become one of the fastest-growing baby names in the U.S., ranking 242nd this year, up from 691st last year. Its popularity is attributed to its melodic sound and associations with warmth and joy, as well as influence from artist SZA, whose full name is Solána Imani Rowe. The term "solana" historically refers to sun-exposed areas in Mediterranean regions. The Solana blockchain, named after Solana Beach in California where its founders met, is a leading Layer 1 blockchain processing 4,388 transactions per second. Institutional interest in Solana is increasing, with corporations acquiring assets and launching financial products like a Solana futures ETF. Currently, Solana ranks 6th among cryptocurrencies by market cap, trading at $184, with a 40% increase over the past month and a 25% rise over the past year.
