Mia vs Yanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanni

Boy #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,518
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yan, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Yanni Rank #5,518

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Yanni ___

  • Yanni Michael
  • Yanni Alexander
  • Yanni Christos
  • Yanni Dimitri
  • Yanni Luke
  • Yanni Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Yanni more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Mia and Yanni mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mia and Yanni boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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