Yana
Yana first appears in US records in 1955. It peaked in 2024, when 106 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 75.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yana popular?
Steady Yana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 543 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 869 | |
| 2000s | 668 | |
| 1990s | 182 | |
| 1980s | 118 | |
| 1970s | 158 | |
| 1960s | 61 | |
| 1950s | 71 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yana mean?
Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yana mean?
Yana means God is gracious. Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
What is the origin of the name Yana?
Yana is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Yana?
Yana is pronounced “YAH-nah.”
Is Yana a boy or a girl name?
Yana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Yana a popular name right now?
Yana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Yana?
In 2025, Yana ranked #2409 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yana most popular?
Yana was most popular in 2024, when about 106 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yana?
Names similar to Yana include Nadya, Katya, Vesna, Lada, Bogdana.
What names go well with Yana?
Slavic names that pair well with Yana include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.