Yanis
yah-nis
US Popularity:5011
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious, graced by Yahweh
Yanis is a baby boy name with Greek and Hebrew origins. A variant of names like Gianis and Giannis, this baby name comes from the name John, meaning “God is gracious” or “graced by Yahweh.” While it’s a lovely way to help baby celebrate your faith, it also is an ideal choice to pay homage to your little one’s Greek roots and is popular in countries like Belgium and France. This name gives baby a prime opportunity to have their roots cherished no matter where they are.
How Popular Is The Name Yanis?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Yanis is currently #3729 on The Bump
Boy:Yanis is currently #2082 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Yanis is currently #5011 in U.S. births
Boy:Yanis is currently #2469 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2469
in 2023
- 121
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Yanis
Behind the Name, Yanis, May 2020
Behind the Name, Gianis, May 2020
Behind the Name, John, December 2022
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 438, 565
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