What does Bogdana mean?
Bogdana means “given by God,” the feminine of Bogdan.
What does Yana mean?
Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
Bogdana vs Yana
Which is more popular?
Yana is more popular than Bogdana today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Bogdana.
| Bogdana | Yana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | God is gracious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAH-nah | YAH-nah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2006 | 1955 |
| Peak year | 2006 (6) | 2024 (106) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 75 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdana
Yana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdana | Yana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 543 |
| 2010s | 0 | 869 |
| 2000s | 6 | 668 |
| 1990s | 0 | 182 |
| 1980s | 0 | 118 |
| 1970s | 0 | 158 |
| 1960s | 0 | 61 |
| 1950s | 0 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdana or Yana more popular?
Yana is more popular than Bogdana today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Bogdana.
What is the difference between Bogdana and Yana?
Bogdana means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Yana means God is gracious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdana or Yana?
In US records, Bogdana first appears in 2006 and Yana in 1955, so Yana has the longer recorded history.