Yanis
yah-nis
US Popularity:4619
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.
Yanis Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Yanis is currently #2850 on The Bump
U.S. Births
Overall:Yanis is currently #4619 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#4619
in 2022
- 552
from 2021
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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