Yanis Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-nis / /ˈjɑː.nɪs/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious (Hebrew); gift of God (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Yanis is derived from Ioannis, which is a form of John, meaning 'gift of God.' In Hebrew, it is a variant of Yochanan, also meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has been popular in various cultures, especially in Mediterranean regions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yannis
- Ioannis
- Yohanis
International Variants
- Yannick (French)
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Juan (Spanish)
Famous people named Yanis
Yanis Varoufakis — Greek economist.
Yanis Philippakis — lead singer of the band Foals.
Fictional characters named Yanis
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yanis was first seen in the United States in 1998. Yanis has ranked as high as #1295 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Florida, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yanis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yanis (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 57 |