Yovany
Yovany is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yovany is a masculine name derived as a phonetic variant of Yovani or Jovany, which themselves stem from Giovanni, the Italian form of John. It ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare modern choice, used consistently in recent decades as an alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
715 babies in the United States have been named Yovany since 1880. It ranks #3961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.5 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 276 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Fun facts
- Yovany is an adapted spelling reflecting the pronunciation of names like Jovany or Giovanni.
- The name has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States since the late 20th century.