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Yannis

Gender
Male
Meaning
Gift From God
Origin
Hebrew

Yannis Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 559 baby boys have been named Yannis. The name peaked in 2022 with 43 US births that year (rank #2957). In 2024, ranked #3968 nationally — 1,011 places below its 2022 peak.

Top States for Yannis

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yannis births are: California (26), New York (11), North Carolina (10).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Yannis

If you like Yannis's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

6-Letter Names Starting with Y

Names with Yannis's exact length and starting letter: Yaakov, Yabiss, Yachne, Yacoub, Yaelis.

Quick Facts About Yannis

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
51
6-letter Y-names in our dictionary
106
Y-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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