Yana
Cognate to English Jane, ultimately from Hebrew, feminine form of Ioannes ( =John).(Can this etymology be sourced?)
Every Yana since 1955 — 2,670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yana
Yana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,409 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,670 American babies have been named Yana. Its peak came in 2024, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,409 |
| 2024 | 106 | #1,893 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,921 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,929 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,711 |
| 2020 | 90 | #2,062 |
| 2019 | 86 | #2,168 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,178 |
| 2017 | 88 | #2,182 |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,187 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,983 |
| 2014 | 90 | #2,138 |
| 2013 | 91 | #2,107 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,546 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,613 |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,075 |
| 2009 | 94 | #2,147 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,556 |
| 2007 | 95 | #2,133 |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,205 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,343 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,779 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,635 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,012 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,365 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,181 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,947 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,867 |
| 1985 | 12 | #6,025 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,905 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,158 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,052 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,518 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,315 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,201 |
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Famous people named Yana
- Yana Klochkova Swimmer · b. 1982
- Yana Kudryavtseva Gymnast · b. 1997
- Yana Shemyakina Fencer · b. 1986
- Yana Egorian Fencer · b. 1993
- Yana Uskova Handball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yana mean?
Cognate to English Jane, ultimately from Hebrew, feminine form of Ioannes ( =John).(Can this etymology be sourced?)
How popular is the name Yana in 2025?
Yana ranked #2,409 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yana?
2,670 babies have been named Yana in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yana most popular?
Yana peaked in 2024, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Yana a boy or girl name?
Yana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yana rising or falling?
Yana has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yana?
Well-known people named Yana include Yana Klochkova (swimmer), Yana Kudryavtseva (gymnast), Yana Shemyakina (fencer).