The nameYani
Yani is a boy's name, a short variant of Yanis. In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
It goes back to John, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious".
Origin
Greek, through Yanis and Ioannis.
History
First seen in the 1970s, Yani peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Yani
Yani in France
Yani was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 610 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Yani. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Yani in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 38 births a year.
Yani in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yani mean?
It goes back to John, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yani?
Greek, through Yanis and Ioannis.
Is Yani a girl's or a boy's name?
Yani is a boy's name.