UK girl's name
Yena
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "He has shown favor" or "He has bestowed grace.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Yena is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Yena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yena ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Yena.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Yena mean?
The name Yena has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "yen," which means "to go" or "to move." This suggests that the name may have been associated with travelers, explorers, or those who were constantly on the move.
In the ancient Hindu texts known as the Vedas, there are references to a sage named Yena who was known for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. It is possible that the name gained popularity due to this influential figure from ancient Indian history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yena can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Yena is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yena. One of the most famous was Yena Savari, a 16th-century Indian saint and poet who was revered for his devotional writings and spiritual teachings. His birth year is unknown, but he is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 16th century.
Another prominent figure was Yena Datta, a 19th-century Indian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit and Pali languages. He was born in 1824 and passed away in 1909.
In the realm of literature, there was Yena Bharati, a 20th-century Indian writer and poet who was known for her works exploring themes of feminism and social justice. She was born in 1920 and died in 2005.
Moving to the world of sports, Yena Patel was a notable Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1952 and played his last international match in 1986.
Finally, in the field of politics, there was Yena Mukherjee, an Indian politician and activist who served as a member of parliament in the late 20th century. She was born in 1939 and actively participated in various social and political movements throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Yena throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and significance across various fields and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yena in the UK right now?
In 2004, Yena was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Yena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yena?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "He has shown favor" or "He has bestowed grace.".
How many people are called Yena in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Yena across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.