Yanni

Q: What is the origin of Yanni?

Yanni is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Yanni a girl name?

Yanni is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Yanni is a Greek diminutive associated with Ioannis and John traditions, carrying the meaning God is gracious.

Themes:greeknicknamegracemale

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Yanni

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#13374Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Yanni did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Yanni Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Yanni.

8 ideas

yany

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yann

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yie

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anni

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nniy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Yanni

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Yanni mean?

Yanni means "God Is Gracious". Yanni is a Greek diminutive associated with Ioannis and John traditions, carrying the meaning God is gracious.

What is the origin of Yanni?

Yanni is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Yanni?

According to the latest SSA data, Yanni is currently ranked #13374 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Yanni a girl name?

Yanni is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Yanni?

Popular nicknames for Yanni include yany, yann, yie, yy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Yanni?

There are many names similar to Yanni in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#13374

Trend→ Stable

Starts withY

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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