What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
What does Yana mean?
Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
Ivana vs Yana
Which is more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Yana today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 75 named Yana.
| Ivana | Yana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious | God is gracious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ee-VAH-nah | YAH-nah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1943 | 1955 |
| Peak year | 2010 (266) | 2024 (106) |
| In 2025 | 217 | 75 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivana
Yana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivana | Yana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,326 | 543 |
| 2010s | 2,020 | 869 |
| 2000s | 1,852 | 668 |
| 1990s | 1,934 | 182 |
| 1980s | 442 | 118 |
| 1970s | 300 | 158 |
| 1960s | 101 | 61 |
| 1950s | 47 | 71 |
| 1940s | 20 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivana or Yana more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Yana today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 75 named Yana.
What is the difference between Ivana and Yana?
Ivana means God is gracious (Slavic origin), while Yana means God is gracious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Ivana or Yana?
In US records, Ivana first appears in 1943 and Yana in 1955, so Ivana has the longer recorded history.