Yanah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yanah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 9 babies have been named Yanah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yanah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,826 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,826
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Yanah
Yanah is a girl name .
Yanah is currently ranked #11,826 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yanah include Yan, Yay, Yaie, and Yankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yanah include Yana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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