NAME PROFILE
Yani
Derived from the Southeast Asian country Malaysia, meaning 'Land of the Malays.' This name characterizes a person with a bright, expansive spirit and a natural curiosity about the world and its many cultures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 433 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2018 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%GA — 50%AK — 0%RI — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Malaysia Pargo (Reality Television Personality) · Malayshia King (Track and Field Athlete) · Malaysia Babydoll Foxx (Television Performer) · Malayshia (Contemporary R&B Vocalist) · Malaysia (The historical Queens and Consorts of the nation)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShayMalayLay-Lay
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