Jiannis Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAH-nis //ˈjɑː.nɪs//
Origin: Greek; Hebrew
Meaning: Greek: God is gracious; Hebrew: Gift of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Jiannis is a variant of the name Ioannis, which is the Greek form of John. The name has deep roots in both Greek and Hebrew cultures, often associated with religious significance.
In Greece, it is a common name, reflecting the influence of the Orthodox Church. The name has also gained popularity in various forms across different cultures.
Famous people named Jiannis
In this section, you will find notable people named Jiannis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jiannis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jiannis Antetokounmpo is a professional basketball player known for his achievements in the NBA.
Jiannis Kourakos is a Greek artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Jiannis Koutoupis is a Greek politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Jiannis Koutouzis is a notable Greek writer known for his novels and essays.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jiannis was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Jiannis has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jiannis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jiannis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jiannis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jiannis
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jiannis.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |