Yanni

Pronunciation: [ y-AN-ee ]

Boy Name #5,518 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yanni is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-AN-ee.

Parents who love the name Yanni often also consider Yancy, Yancey, Yale .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,518
Total SSA Count: 17

Alternative Spellings

Yannis #3952

Nicknames

Yan Yay Yanie

Also a Girl Name

Yanni is also used as a girl name, ranked #20821.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanni

Is Yanni a boy or girl name?

Yanni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5518. As a girl name, it is ranked #20821. Yanni is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Yanni?

Yanni is pronounced y-AN-ee.

How popular is the name Yanni?

Yanni is currently ranked #5518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Yanni?

Common nicknames for Yanni include Yan, Yay, and Yanie.

Is Yanni a common or rare name?

Yanni is an uncommon name, ranked #5518 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yanni

Yanni is a boy name .

Is Yanni a boy or girl name? Yanni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,518 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,821. Yanni is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yanni is currently ranked #5,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yanni include Yan, Yay, and Yanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Yanni include Yannis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.