Ianis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ianis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 6 babies have been named Ianis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ianis is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,478 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,478
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ianis
Ianis is a boy name .
Ianis is currently ranked #18,478 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ianis include Ian, Iay, Iaie, and Iankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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