NAME PROFILE
Yanni
Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, Yanni formally means 'God is gracious.' It describes a personality characterized by an open heart, a spirit of generosity, and a naturally kind disposition that attracts others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,061 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1994 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Greek, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 39%NY — 30%FL — 17%MA — 9%NJ — 4%
Notable People
Yanni (Composer and keyboardist, 'Live at the Acropolis') · Yanni Gourde (Professional ice hockey player, 'Seattle Kraken') · Yanni Hufnagel (College basketball coach, 'Nevada Wolf Pack') · Yanni Regäsel (Professional footballer, 'Eintracht Frankfurt') · Yanni (Australian singer, 'Contemporary folk')
Nicknames & Diminutives
Yan-YanNani
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