What does Vesna mean?
Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and renewal.
What does Yana mean?
Yana is a Slavic form of Jane/Joanna, “God is gracious.”
Vesna vs Yana
Which is more popular?
Yana is more popular than Vesna today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Vesna.
| Vesna | Yana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Spring | God is gracious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | VES-nah | YAH-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1963 | 1955 |
| Peak year | 1968 (12) | 2024 (106) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 75 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Vesna
Yana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Vesna | Yana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 543 |
| 2010s | 18 | 869 |
| 2000s | 0 | 668 |
| 1990s | 24 | 182 |
| 1980s | 66 | 118 |
| 1970s | 84 | 158 |
| 1960s | 41 | 61 |
| 1950s | 0 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vesna or Yana more popular?
Yana is more popular than Vesna today: about 75 US babies were given the name Yana in 2025, compared with 0 named Vesna.
What is the difference between Vesna and Yana?
Vesna means Spring (Slavic origin), while Yana means God is gracious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Vesna or Yana?
In US records, Vesna first appears in 1963 and Yana in 1955, so Yana has the longer recorded history.