Yana
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Yana: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
Yana is a name with rich multicultural roots, most commonly arising as a Slavic short form of Yana or Yanina—feminine versions of John, meaning “God is gracious” in Hebrew. It also appears as a distinct Hebrew name meaning “He answers,” and in Sanskrit it translates to “vehicle” or “journey,” carrying spiritual undertones. One of its most famous bearers is Ukrainian swimmer Yana Klochkova, a four-time Olympic gold medallist known for her medley dominance. Indian actress and model Yana Gupta, originally from Czech Republic, brought the name into popular culture across Asia. While the Yana River in Russia shares the name, its origin is likely Evenki rather than Slavic. A notable variant is Jana, widespread across Europe, making Yana a short, international choice that feels both familiar and distinctive.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y