Yanna
“He who answers”
Hebrew origin · Girl name
#8026US 2023
14Births / yr
↓Falling
530All-time births
📅 Since 197100
How to pronounce Yanna
YANN·AH
/ˈjænn.ˈɑ/ · stress on YANN · 2 syllables
“He who answers”
Hebrew origin · Girl name
What does Yanna mean and where does it come from?
The name Yanna is often seen as a variant of the name Anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah). It has been used for centuries and has variations across many cultures. In Hebrew, it signifies grace or favor, and in Greek, it conveys the message of God's grace. Yanna gained popula
Cultural significance
Yanna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it reflects values of he who answers.
Peak popularity
Reached #4515 in 2009 — currently #8026 in the US.
How else can you spell Yanna?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Yanna?
Yanna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Yanna Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Yanna Rose
Floral · soft ending
Yanna Mae
Sweet · timeless
Yanna Claire
French influence · crisp
Yanna Jane
Literary · strong
Yanna Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Yanna right now?
Falling — down 1820 spots — currently #8026 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Yanna
Yanna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1971. With 530 total births recorded, Yanna remains relatively uncommon.
Names that peaked alongside Yanna in 2009:
Yanna by decade
Yanna peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 | |
| 1980s | 31 | |
| 1990s | 92 | |
| 2000s ★ | 188 | |
| 2010s | 155 | |
| 2020s | 20 |
Yanna has only 530 total recorded births since 1971 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Yanna?
BULGARIAN
Ivanka
CROATIAN
IvankaNinaŽana
CZECH
IvaIvankaIvkaJaničkaNina
DANISH
HannaHanneJanneJannickeJannikeJeanetteJonnaNinaVanja
Famous people named Yanna
Y(
Yanna (historical community leader)
Yanna led communities across the ancient Near East who passed this name through generations.
What names sound and feel like Yanna?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yanna also consider these
How is Yanna written in other languages?
Lashawn
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Jone
BASQUE
Ioanna
BIBLICAL GREEK
Iohanna
BIBLICAL LATIN
Joanna
BIBLICAL
Ioana
BULGARIAN
Γιαννα
Greek
What are the boy versions of Yanna?
Deshaun AFRICAN AMERICANDeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANKeshaun AFRICAN AMERICANKeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANRashaun AFRICAN AMERICANRashawn AFRICAN AMERICANGjon ALBANIANYahya ARABICYuhanna ARABICHovhannes ARMENIANHovik ARMENIANHovo ARMENIANOhannes ARMENIANGanix BASQUEIon BASQUEJon BASQUEIvan BELARUSIANYan BELARUSIANIoannes BIBLICAL GREEKYehochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWYochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWIohannes BIBLICAL LATINJehohanan BIBLICALJohanan BIBLICALJohn BIBLICALYanick BRETONYann BRETONYannic BRETONYannick BRETONIoan BULGARIANIvan BULGARIANIvo BULGARIANYanko BULGARIANYoan BULGARIANJan CATALANJoan CATALANJowan CORNISHGhjuvan CORSICANIvan CROATIANIvica CROATIANIvo CROATIANJanko CROATIANVanja CROATIANHonza CZECHIvan CZECHJan CZECHJanek CZECHHans DANISHJan DANISHJannick DANISHJannik DANISHJens DANISHJohan DANISHJohannes DANISHJon DANISHHanke DUTCHHanne DUTCHHannes DUTCHHans DUTCHJan DUTCHJo DUTCHJohan DUTCHJohannes DUTCHJoop DUTCHEvan ENGLISHHank ENGLISHIan ENGLISHIvan ENGLISHJack ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJake ENGLISHJohn ENGLISHJohnie ENGLISHJohnnie ENGLISHJohnny ENGLISHJon ENGLISHSean ENGLISHShane ENGLISHShaun ENGLISHShawn ENGLISHShayne ENGLISHVan ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJohano ESPERANTOJaan ESTONIANJohannes ESTONIANJuhan ESTONIANJóannes FAROESEJóhannes FAROESEJón FAROESEHannes FINNISHHannu FINNISHJani FINNISHJanne FINNISHJohannes FINNISHJoni FINNISHJouni FINNISHJuha FINNISHJuhana FINNISHJuhani FINNISHJuho FINNISHJukka FINNISHJussi FINNISHJean FRENCHJeannot FRENCHYanick FRENCHYann FRENCHYannic FRENCHYannick FRENCHXoán GALICIANIoane GEORGIANIvane GEORGIANVano GEORGIANHannes GERMANHans GERMANJan GERMANJo GERMANJohann GERMANJohannes GERMANGianni GREEKGiannis GREEKIoannis GREEKYanni GREEKYannis GREEKYianni GREEKYiannis GREEKKeoni HAWAIIANYochanan HEBREWIván HUNGARIANJancsi HUNGARIANJani HUNGARIANJános HUNGARIANJóhann ICELANDICJóhannes ICELANDICJón ICELANDICYohanes INDONESIANEoin IRISHSeán IRISHSean IRISHShane IRISHGian ITALIANGianni ITALIANGiannino ITALIANGiovanni ITALIANIvan ITALIANIvano ITALIANNino ITALIANVanni ITALIANJoannes LATE ROMANJohannes LATE ROMANJānis LATVIANSjang LIMBURGISHSjeng LIMBURGISHJonas LITHUANIANIvan MACEDONIANIvo MACEDONIANJovan MACEDONIANEan MANXJuan MANXHankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHHann MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJackin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJan MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJon MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJehan MEDIEVAL FRENCHZuan MEDIEVAL ITALIANHans NORWEGIANJan NORWEGIANJens NORWEGIANJohan NORWEGIANJohannes NORWEGIANJon NORWEGIANJone NORWEGIANJoan OCCITANIoannu OLD CHURCH SLAVICYahya PERSIANIwan POLISHJan POLISHJanek POLISHJanusz POLISHJoão PORTUGUESEJoãozinho PORTUGUESEIancu ROMANIANIoan ROMANIANIon ROMANIANIonel ROMANIANIonuț ROMANIANNelu ROMANIANIoann RUSSIANIvan RUSSIANVanya RUSSIANJuhán SAMIGiuanne SARDINIANJuanne SARDINIANEoin SCOTTISHIain SCOTTISHIan SCOTTISHJock SCOTTISHJockie SCOTTISHJocky SCOTTISHSeoc SCOTTISHIvan SERBIANIvica SERBIANIvo SERBIANJanko SERBIANJovan SERBIANVanja SERBIANIvan SLOVAKJán SLOVAKJanko SLOVAKAnže SLOVENEIvan SLOVENEJan SLOVENEJanez SLOVENEJanko SLOVENEŽan SLOVENEIván SPANISHJuan SPANISHJuanito SPANISHXuan SPANISHHampus SWEDISHHannes SWEDISHHans SWEDISHHasse SWEDISHJan SWEDISHJanne SWEDISHJens SWEDISHJohan SWEDISHJohannes SWEDISHJon SWEDISHYahya TURKISHIvan UKRAINIANEvan WELSHIanto WELSHIefan WELSHIeuan WELSHIfan WELSHIoan WELSHIwan WELSHSiôn WELSHJackson ENGLISHJaxon ENGLISHJaxson ENGLISHMalone ENGLISHSinjin ENGLISHYancy ENGLISHYahweh THEOLOGYBevan WELSH
Common questions about the name Yanna
What does the name Yanna mean?
Yanna means "He who answers" — a name rooted in Hebrew tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Yanna?
Yanna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yanna have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Yanna?
Yanna originates from Hebrew tradition. Hebrew names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Yanna?
Yanna is a two-syllable name pronounced Y AE1 N N AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Yanna trending right now?
Yanna is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
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