Yana
Yana is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yana is a name of Slavic and Hebrew origins, often serving as a variant of Jana or Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is also found in Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian traditions, as well as independently in Hebrew. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare yet steadily given choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,670 babies in the United States have been named Yana since 1880. It ranks #3416 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1560.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.1 %)
- WA (16 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 668 |
| 2010-2019 | 869 |
| 2020-2029 | 543 |
Famous people named Yana
- Yana Gupta: Model, Actress
- Yana Klochkova: Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Fun facts
- Yana is widely popular in Eastern Europe as a Slavic equivalent to Jane or Joan.
- The name's brief two-syllable structure makes it easy to pronounce across multiple languages.