Yashna is an Indian name, usually explained as coming from the Sanskrit yajna and meaning "prayer" or "worship"; some sources link it instead to yashas, "fame". It is a recent choice among Indian American families. In the Social Security records Yashna appeared for the first time in 2024 at number 1349 and ranks number 1498 in 2025, which makes it one of the newest girls' names in the American rankings.