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Yena

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Pronounced YEH-nah /ˈjɛ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Korean — variously 'a lotus flower' and 'one's most precious; beautiful' (the sense depends on the hanja); also a short form of Jena/Yelena; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lotus; one's most precious: Yena is Korean. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'YEH-nah').
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Origin LowKorean
MeaningFrom Korean — variously 'a lotus flower' and 'one's most precious; beautiful' (the sense depends on the hanja); also a short form of Jena/Yelena; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7472 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yena comes from Korean — variously 'a lotus flower' and 'one's most precious; beautiful' (the sense depends on the hanja); it is also a short form of Jena/Yelena (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'YEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Korean families. Rare, a-lotus at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Yena is variously 'a lotus flower' and 'one's most precious; beautiful' in Korean — the sense depends on the hanja — a lyrical, modern name (it is also a short form of Jena; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'YEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yena — routes layered

Variations

YenahJena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yena mean?

Yena is Korean, variously 'a lotus' and 'one's most precious'; the sense depends on the characters, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Yena?

It's said YEH-nah /ˈjɛ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yena a boy or girl name?

Yena is a girl's name.

How popular is Yena?

Yena is a rare name in the U.S.

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