Yana
Yana Meaning & Origin
About Yana
The surname Yana is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. In Japanese, "ya" means "valley" or "house," while "na" means "vegetables" or "greens." Therefore, the surname Yana can be interpreted as "valley of vegetables" or "house of greens." It is a relatively common surname in Japan and is associated with individuals whose ancestors may have lived near or worked in agricultural areas.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Yana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Yana: 134
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 127,494
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yana based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Yana is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Yana in Braille
Here's how to represent Yana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Yana using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Yana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
