Yana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Yana has Slavic origins and means gracious. It evolved from the male name Jan through the feminine Jana. It is associated with traits of kindness and grace, and it does not have biblical relevance. Yana gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a modern and unique name.
The name Yana is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5332nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4516th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6152nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2664th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2092nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yana"
Pronunciation
/ˈjɑːnə/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Yana is derived from the Slavic name Jana, which is a feminine form of the male name Jan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
gracious
Language Evolution
Jan, Jana, Yana
Historical Usage
Yana gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Eastern European countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jana, Yanna, Yani
Modern Popularity & Image
Yana is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Yana Khairullina, Yana Kudryavtseva, Yana Sarycheva
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yana"
"Yana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5332nd of 12526 | 101 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4516th of 19264 | 201 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6152nd of 27321 | 206 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2664th of 35406 | 987 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2092nd of 30306 | 1,100 |
Regional Popularity of "Yana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
66.96% 3068th/4582 |
38.32% 1979th/5164 |
65.61% 4798th/7313 |
23.69% 1768th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.53% 2292nd/3984 |
39.78% 1785th/4487 |
36.78% 2509th/6822 |
25.69% 1612th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.