Yena
Every Yena since 1998 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yena
Yena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,472 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 311 American babies have been named Yena. Its peak came in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Yena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,472 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,581 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,283 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,458 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,440 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,554 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,703 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,778 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,665 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,836 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,125 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,624 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,453 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,863 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,704 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,902 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,953 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,457 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,568 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,390 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,402 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,599 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,489 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,310 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,770 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yena in 2025?
Yena ranked #7,472 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yena?
311 babies have been named Yena in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yena most popular?
Yena peaked in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Yena a boy or girl name?
Yena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yena rising or falling?
Yena has been roughly stable over the past decade.