Yianni Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-nee / /ˈjɑːni/Greek; Italian
Meaning
God is gracious (Greek); variant of Giovanni (Italian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek culture, Yianni is a diminutive of Ioannis, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. In Italian, Yianni is related to Giovanni, a name with deep roots in Christian tradition, often associated with Saint John.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yanni
- Gianni
International Variants
- Ioannis (Greek)
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Yohannes (Amharic)
Famous people named Yianni
Yianni Charalambous — musician.
Fictional characters named Yianni
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yianni was first seen in the United States in 1991. Yianni has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yianni has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yianni (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 19 |