Yena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYEN-uh / /ˈjɛnə/Korean; Hebrew; English
Meaning
Korean: 'to be beautiful'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'; English: diminutive of names like Yvonne
Historical & Cultural Background
In Korean culture, Yena is often associated with beauty and grace, reflecting traditional values. The Hebrew origin connects the name to spiritual significance, emphasizing the idea of a divine gift. In English contexts, Yena can be seen as a modern diminutive or variant of names like Yvonne, which has roots in French and means 'yew tree'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yenae
- Yenah
- Yen
- Yenni
International Variants
- Yena (Korean)
- Yenah (Hebrew)
- Yvonne (French)
Famous people named Yena
Yena — South Korean singer.
Yena Kim — South Korean actress.
Fictional characters named Yena
Yena — webtoon 'Yena's Diary'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yena was first seen in the United States in 1998. Yena has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Yena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yena (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 15 |