Yovani
Yovani is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yovani is a modern phonetic variant of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehochanan. It carries the traditional meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name primarily used in Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,091 babies in the United States have been named Yovani since 1880. It ranks #2822 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1722.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- GA (3.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 884 |
| 2010-2019 | 554 |
| 2020-2029 | 205 |
Famous people named Yovani
- Yovani Gallardo: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Yovani developed as a phonetic Hispanicized spelling of the classic Italian name Giovanni.
- The name gained visibility in the United States starting in the late 20th century.