What does Nadya mean?
A Slavic short form of Russian Nadezhda ('hope'), from the Old Slavic word for hope. Used both as a nickname and an independent name.
What does Yana mean?
Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
Nadya vs Yana
Which is more popular?
Yana is more popular than Nadya today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Nadya.
| Nadya | Yana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | hope | God is gracious |
| Origin | slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NAHD-yah | YAH-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1955 |
| Peak year | 2006 (115) | 2024 (106) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 75 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nadya
Yana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nadya | Yana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 190 | 543 |
| 2010s | 625 | 869 |
| 2000s | 951 | 668 |
| 1990s | 421 | 182 |
| 1980s | 226 | 118 |
| 1970s | 118 | 158 |
| 1960s | 47 | 61 |
| 1950s | 28 | 71 |
| 1940s | 31 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nadya or Yana more popular?
Yana is more popular than Nadya today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Nadya.
What is the difference between Nadya and Yana?
Nadya means hope (slavic origin), while Yana means God is gracious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Nadya or Yana?
In US records, Nadya first appears in 0 and Yana in 1955, so Nadya has the longer recorded history.