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Yashna

YAHSH-nah · Fame, glory, or success; of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,493
Babies named in 2025
143
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 11,240 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #1,493 for girls today.

Popularity of Yashna since 2024

Babies named Yashna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

57113170Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2020s313

Meaning & origin

Yashna first entered U.S. birth records in 2024, ranking 1493 nationwide with an estimated 1 in 11240 girls receiving the name. Its peak year to date is 2024, and its trajectory has been stable since introduction. The name is most common in Texas, North Carolina, and Michigan, reflecting its popularity in states with large Indian-American communities. While its etymology is not fully settled, it is widely considered a feminine form of the Sanskrit word 'yashas,' meaning fame or glory, and is used primarily by Hindu families. Yashna remains a fresh choice in the United States, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural resonance and a modern feel.

Yashna is likely a feminine variant of the Sanskrit word 'yashas', meaning fame, glory, or success. It is used in Hindu communities, often as a name for girls. The name has seen modern use in the Indian diaspora and has gained modest popularity in the United States since the 2020s.

Where Yashna is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

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Yashna” around the world

Where Yashna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Yash

Variants: Yashnaa, Yashna

Sibling names for Yashna

Names that share Yashna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Anika, Priya, Riya, Sonia, Tara

Brothers: Arjun, Karan, Nikhil, Ravi, Vikram

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Yashna mean?
Yashna likely means 'fame' or 'glory', derived from the Sanskrit word 'yashas'.
How popular is Yashna?
Yashna first appeared in U.S. records in 2024, ranking 1493, with about 1 in 11240 girls given the name.
Is Yashna a boy or girl name?
Yashna is predominantly used as a girl's name.