Lev vs Yanise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanise

Girl #12,764 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,764
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lev Rank #1,042
Yanise Rank #12,764

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 vs #12764 for Yanise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lev ___

  • Lev Alexander
  • Lev Joseph
  • Lev Isaac
  • Lev Nathaniel
  • Lev Simon
  • Lev Samuel

Yanise ___

  • Yanise Marie
  • Yanise Rose
  • Yanise Isabel
  • Yanise Luz
  • Yanise Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lev

Mira Dasha Sasha Vera Ilya

If you choose Yanise

Yariel Yolanda Yesenia Yanira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lev or Yanise more popular?

Lev is more popular, ranked #1042 compared to Yanise at #12764 in the United States.

What do Lev and Yanise mean?

Lev means "heart" (Hebrew origin). Yanise means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Lev and Yanise boy or girl names?

Lev is primarily a boy name. Yanise is primarily a girl name.

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