Yanet
Yanet is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yanet is a Spanish variant spelling of Janet, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name John. It means 'God is gracious' and is typically used in Spanish-speaking families as a distinct spelling variant. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,269 babies in the United States have been named Yanet since 1880. It ranks #3696 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1973.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.6 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
- AZ (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 333 |
| 1990-2000 | 692 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 379 |
| 2020-2029 | 128 |
Fun facts
- Yanet is a phonetic Spanish adaptation of the English name Janet.
- It traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan through French and English pathways.