Yanis
Pronunciation: [ y-AN-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yanis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 134 babies have been named Yanis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yanis is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #30,471 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,471
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yanis
Yanis is a girl name .
Is Yanis a boy or girl name? Yanis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,471 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,434. Yanis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yanis is currently ranked #30,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yanis include Yan, Yay, Yaie, and Yankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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