Yana Girl
Origin(s)
Slavic; Hebrew
Meaning
Slavic: 'gracious'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Yana is a name with Slavic roots, commonly used in Eastern European countries. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the meaning of grace and divine favor. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern influences. It is often used as a standalone name or as a diminutive of names like Janina or Joanna.
Trend Summary
Yana has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings, particularly in Slavic regions.
Similar Names
Yara, Lana, Tina, Kira, Maya, Rina, Zina
Variants
- Yanna
- Yani
International Variants
- Yana (Russian)
- Yanna (Greek)
- Jana (Czech)
- Yanne (French)
Famous people named Yana
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yana was first seen in the United States in 1955. Yana has ranked as high as #1254 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Maryland, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Yana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yana (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 19 | |
| NY | 13 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| TX | 5 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 74 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 101 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 104 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 106 |