Yanni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Yanni originates from the Greek Ioannis, which means 'God is gracious'. It has evolved through several historical forms including Johannes and John. The name is associated with creativity and artistic expression, especially because of the renowned musician Yanni. There is no direct biblical relevance. Yanni gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Yanni is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yanni has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yanni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6030th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3425th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5306th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11442nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9797th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yanni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yanni"
Pronunciation
/ˈjɑːni/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Yanni is derived from the Greek name Ioannis, which is the Greek form of John. It means 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Ioannis, Johannes, John, Yanni
Historical Usage
The name Yanni gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the famous Greek musician Yanni who brought the name into the global spotlight.
Variants & Derivatives
Yannis, Yann, Ioannis, John
Modern Popularity & Image
Yanni is perceived positively, often associated with creativity and artistry due to the influence of the musician.
Famous People
Yanni (composer and pianist), Yanni Tsarouchis (Greek painter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yanni"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yanni"
"Yanni" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6030th of 16616 | 104 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3425th of 24088 | 451 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5306th of 23106 | 209 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18891st of 27321 | 21 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11442nd of 35406 | 128 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9797th of 30306 | 122 |
Regional Popularity of "Yanni" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
44.13% 2279th/5164 |
50.91% 3723rd/7313 |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
60.40% 3791st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Yanni" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yanni"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yanni" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.