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Yani

OriginGreek, Bulgarian, Hebrew
Meaning"God is gracious; God answers"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · girls#13134

2025 SSA

About Yani

This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yiannis, Giannis, Johan, Janko, Joan and similar, which are all international variations of classic John. Alternatively, it might derive from the Hebrew Yanai. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name, currently on the rise.

Yani for boys

BBC Ghosts actor Yani Xander is one notable bearer.

Yani for girls#13134 US

This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yianna, Gianna, Johana, Janka and similar, which are all international feminine forms of classic John. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name, currently on the rise.

Pronounced YAH-nee.

As of October 2026, Yani ranked #9814 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #7269 in 2023.

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