Svetlana is of Slavic origin, meaning 'light' or 'radiant'. It's a popular female given name in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. In the Russian language, Svetlana is often associated with light and radiance due to its derivation from the word 'svet', which means 'light'. The name gained international recognition through figures like Svetlana Alliluyeva, daughter of Joseph Stalin.
The name Svetlana experienced varying popularity over time. It peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with particularly high numbers of births recorded in 1995 (21), 1996 (21), and 2002 (31). However, it fell out of favor somewhat after that period, with fewer than 30 births per year from 2004 onwards. Despite this decline in popularity, the name Svetlana has still been given to a total of 887 babies over these years combined.