Yiannis: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ee-ahnn-ees
Origin: Mexico
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Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: God is gracious

Yiannis is a Greek given name, a variant of Ioannis (John), meaning "God is gracious. " It is a common name in Greece and other Greek-speaking regions. The name has been used for centuries and has variants like Yanis in French and Spanish, and Giannis in modern Greek. It is a strong choice for parents looking to connect their child with Greek heritage. The name is also associated with many notable Greek figures across various fields.

Yiannis Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yiannis is currently #14026 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yiannis is currently #6039 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Yiannis is currently #6817 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Yiannis is currently #2983 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yiannis is currently #7117 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Yiannis is currently #3049 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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