Yannis vs Zelphia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

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Popularity Comparison

Yannis Rank #3,952
Zelphia Rank #9,721

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #9721 for Zelphia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Zelphia ___

  • Zelphia Mae
  • Zelphia Ann
  • Zelphia Rose
  • Zelphia Grace
  • Zelphia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

If you choose Zelphia

Zelpha Delphia Beulah Melvina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yannis or Zelphia more popular?

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Zelphia at #9721 in the United States.

What do Yannis and Zelphia mean?

Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Zelphia means "dripping myrrh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yannis and Zelphia boy or girl names?

Yannis is primarily a boy name. Zelphia is primarily a girl name.

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