Yanky Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYANK-ee / /ˈjæŋki/Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning
God will establish (Hebrew); diminutive of Yankel (Yiddish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Yanky is derived from the name Yaakov (Jacob), which has biblical significance as the name of a patriarch. In Yiddish culture, Yanky serves as a diminutive form of Yankel, often used affectionately among Jewish communities.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yankel
- Yankie
International Variants
- Yankel (Hebrew)
- Yankie (Yiddish)
Famous people named Yanky
Yanky Kanieski — Israeli politician.
Yanky Oren — Israeli artist.
Fictional characters named Yanky
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yanky was first seen in the United States in 2005. Yanky has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Yanky has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yanky (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 30 |