Kalias vs Yianni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yianni

Boy #5,155 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannis

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek diaspora Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,155
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yia, Nni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kalias Rank #5,209
Yianni Rank #5,155

Yianni is more popular, ranked #5155 vs #5209 for Kalias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalias ___

  • Kalias James
  • Kalias Alexander
  • Kalias Orion
  • Kalias River
  • Kalias Sage
  • Kalias Rome

Yianni ___

  • Yianni Alexandros
  • Yianni Konstantinos
  • Yianni Nikolas
  • Yianni Petros
  • Yianni Theodoros
  • Yianni Stavros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalias

Zephyr Atlas Lyra Orion Dax

If you choose Yianni

Eleni Sofia Kostas Nikos Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalias or Yianni more popular?

Yianni is more popular, ranked #5155 compared to Kalias at #5209 in the United States.

What do Kalias and Yianni mean?

Kalias means "beautiful, of noble beauty" (Greek origin). Yianni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannis origin).

Are Kalias and Yianni boy or girl names?

Kalias is primarily a boy name. Yianni is primarily a boy name.

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