Yellow or purple; talented and beautiful
In Korean, Yena is typically a Sino-Korean name where 'Ye' can mean 'talented' or 'artistic' and 'Na' often means 'elegant' or 'beautiful'. It is also associated with the Turkish word for 'yellow' or 'purple' depending on regional dialect and etymology. In modern contexts, it is appreciated for its short, cross-cultural appeal.
Less common today
Yena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,382 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
South Korean singer and former member of IZ*ONE
A young girl and minor character in the Baldur's Gate series · Baldur's Gate 3
