Yanni
Yanni is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yanni is a Greek name derived from Ioannes, corresponding to John. It functions both as a traditional short form of Yannis or Ioannis and as an independent given name. In the United States, it remains a rare choice, though recognizable through pop-culture references.
Popularity in the United States
781 babies in the United States have been named Yanni since 1880. It ranks #3895 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.2 %)
- NY (28.2 %)
- FL (19.1 %)
- MA (7.6 %)
- NJ (3.8 %)
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 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Yanni
- Yanni Chryssomallis: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- Yanni is the modern Greek equivalent of the classic name John.
- The name gained international fame through the Greek composer and musician known professionally simply as Yanni.