Yanis

Yanis is a Greek boy's name. A Greek variant of John, meaning "God is gracious". Has a distinctive international quality with Hellenic roots.

How popular is Yanis in the United States?

In 2024, 57 boys in the United States were named Yanis, making it the 2,433rd most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 4,130th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 81 births.

Records for Yanis go back to 1998, and 755 babies have been given the name since.

What Yanis means and where it comes from

A Greek variant of John, meaning "God is gracious". Has a distinctive international quality with Hellenic roots.

Yanis is of Greek origin, described as international in style.

Is Yanis a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Yanis went to 6 girls and 57 boys — 90% boys.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

Sibling name ideas for Yanis

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yanis mean?

A Greek variant of John, meaning "God is gracious". Has a distinctive international quality with Hellenic roots.

Where does the name Yanis come from?

Yanis is of Greek origin, and is usually described as international in style.

How popular is Yanis in the United States?

In 2024, 57 boys in the United States were named Yanis, making it the 2,433rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Yanis a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Yanis went to 6 girls and 57 boys — 90% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.

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