Is Yanis a boy's or girl's name?

Yanis is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 134 recorded births.

When was Yanis most popular?

Yanis reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 68 births that year. It is currently ranked #2433 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Yanis?

Yanis is currently ranked #2433 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 621 babies since 1998.

Yanis

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGreekRising fast

#2433▲ 3in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Yanis is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Greek form of John, from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' It is particularly popular in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis brought this name to global headlines during the 2015 debt crisis, projecting intellectual boldness.

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Popularity Over Time

Yanis climbed 8871 spots in the last 20 years — from #11304 to #2433.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yanis
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	288	#2415	▲
2010s	241	#4848	▲
2000s	87	#8924	▲
1990s	5	#11280	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1998–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yanis
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	57	#2433	+1 (1.8%)
2023	56	#2436	-5 (-8.2%)
2022	61	#2349	-7 (-10.3%)
2021	68	#2131	+22 (47.8%)
2020	46	#2726	+4 (9.5%)
2019	42	#2940	+6 (16.7%)
2018	36	#3238	+7 (24.1%)
2017	29	#3772	+3 (11.5%)
2016	26	#4091	-3 (-10.3%)
2015	29	#3770	+4 (16.0%)
2014	25	#4130	+7 (38.9%)
2013	18	#5162	+6 (50.0%)
2012	12	#7027	-2 (-14.3%)
2011	14	#6240	+4 (40.0%)
2010	10	#8112	-4 (-28.6%)
2009	14	#6416	+3 (27.3%)
2008	11	#7682	-8 (-42.1%)
2007	19	#4983	+9 (90.0%)
2006	10	#7977	+5 (100.0%)
2005	5	#13306	-1 (-16.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Yanis as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Yanis has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 134 births since 1998.

#15135

Current rank

134

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Yanis be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Yanis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2433. As a girl's name, it ranks #15135.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1998–2024) · Methodology