Yanis
Yanis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yanis is a variant spelling of Yannis or Giannis, the Greek form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name that has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
674 babies in the United States have been named Yanis since 1880. It ranks #4002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1586.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.5 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- FL (14.5 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 341 |
Famous people named Yanis
- Yanis Varoufakis: Economist, Politician
Fun facts
- Yanis is a modern phonetic spelling of Yannis, which is the standard modern Greek equivalent of John.
- Over half of all U.S. births recorded for the name Yanis since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.