Jiannis
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Meaning & Origin
Jiannis is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
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Jiannis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 31 babies have been named Jiannis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jiannis is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,006 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,006
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Jiannis
Jiannis is a boy name .
Jiannis is currently ranked #11,006 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jiannis include Jia, Jian, Jiany, Jianie, Nis, Nisy, Nisie, Jiy, Jiie, and Jiakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jiannis include Jianni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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