Dasha vs Yana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dasha

Girl #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Persian via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dash

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Yana

Girl #1,884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,884
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dasha Rank #1,854
Yana Rank #1,884

Dasha is more popular, ranked #1854 vs #1884 for Yana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasha ___

  • Dasha Marie
  • Dasha Rose
  • Dasha Elena
  • Dasha Vera
  • Dasha Grace
  • Dasha Irene

Yana ___

  • Yana Sofia
  • Yana Maria
  • Yana Irene
  • Yana Natasha
  • Yana Vera
  • Yana Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dasha

Masha Sasha Nikolai Ivan Natasha

If you choose Yana

Dmitri Sasha Natalia Ivan Mila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasha or Yana more popular?

Dasha is more popular, ranked #1854 compared to Yana at #1884 in the United States.

What do Dasha and Yana mean?

Dasha means "gift of God" (Persian via Russian origin). Yana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Dasha and Yana boy or girl names?

Dasha is primarily a girl name. Yana is primarily a girl name.

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