Skana: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Skana – Meaning: associated with 'killer whale' (orca) – Origin: Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast – Pronunciation: SKAH-nah


Skana is a Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast name meaning “associated with 'killer whale' (orca)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Skana

Meaning: Associated with 'killer whale' (orca).

Origin: Haida / Pacific Northwest Coast.

How to Pronounce Skana

Phonetic: SKAH-nah   IPA: /ˈskɑːnə/

Popularity of Skana

Skana doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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