Yanisa vs Zhanaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanisa

Girl #53,978 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, knowledge"

Origin: Sanskrit via Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Southeast Asian Laotian Cambodian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53,978
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani, Nisa, Yan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yanisa Rank #53,978
Zhanaya Rank #53,984

Yanisa is more popular, ranked #53978 vs #53984 for Zhanaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yanisa ___

  • Yanisa Ploy
  • Yanisa Wan
  • Yanisa Suda
  • Yanisa Nara
  • Yanisa Kanya

Zhanaya ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Yanisa

Niran Sawin Pansa Dawan

If you choose Zhanaya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yanisa or Zhanaya more popular?

Yanisa is more popular, ranked #53978 compared to Zhanaya at #53984 in the United States.

What do Yanisa and Zhanaya mean?

Yanisa means "wisdom, knowledge" (Sanskrit via Thai origin).

Are Yanisa and Zhanaya boy or girl names?

Yanisa is primarily a girl name. Zhanaya is primarily a girl name.

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