Yannis
“A derivative of the name 'Ioannis', meaning 'God is gracious'.”
Greece origin · Unisex name
#2944US 2023
43Births / yr
↑Rising
512All-time births
📅 Since 200200
What does Yannis mean and where does it come from?
While Yannis is traditionally a male name in Greece, it has been adopted by some as a female variant. The name has strong historical roots, with notable figures including politicians and artists. It reflects the cultural trend of using traditionally male names for females.
Cultural significance
Yannis has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a derivative of the name 'ioannis', meaning 'god is gracious'..
Peak popularity
Reached #7807 in 2009 — currently #2944 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Yannis?
Yannis works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Yannis Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Yannis Rose
Floral · soft ending
Yannis Mae
Sweet · timeless
Yannis Claire
French influence · crisp
Yannis Jane
Literary · strong
Yannis Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Yannis right now?
Rising — up 13 spots — currently #2944 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Yannis
Yannis is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2002. With 512 total births recorded, Yannis remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10666 in 2010 to #2944 in 2023. Yannis is used for both genders: 21% female and 79% male.
Names that peaked alongside Yannis in 2009:
Yannis by decade
Yannis peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | |
| 1980s | 16 | |
| 1990s | 85 | |
| 2000s ★ | 188 | |
| 2010s | 188 | |
| 2020s | 30 |
Yannis has only 512 total recorded births since 2002 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Yannis?
ARMENIAN
HovikHovo
BRETON
YanickYannicYannick
BULGARIAN
IvoYanko
CROATIAN
IvicaIvoJankoVanja
What names sound and feel like Yannis?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Yannis also consider these
How is Yannis written in other languages?
Γιαννης
Greek
Gender variants of Yannis
Lashawn AFRICAN AMERICANTajuana AFRICAN AMERICANJone BASQUEIoanna BIBLICAL GREEKIohanna BIBLICAL LATINJoanna BIBLICALIoana BULGARIANIvana BULGARIANIvanka BULGARIANYana BULGARIANYanka BULGARIANYoana BULGARIANJana CATALANJoana CATALANIvana CROATIANIvanka CROATIANNina CROATIANŽana CROATIANIva CZECHIvana CZECHIvanka CZECHIvka CZECHJana CZECHJanička CZECHJohana CZECHNina CZECHHanna DANISHHanne DANISHJanne DANISHJannicke DANISHJannike DANISHJeanette DANISHJohanna DANISHJohanne DANISHJonna DANISHNina DANISHVanja DANISHHanna DUTCHHanne DUTCHHannie DUTCHJana DUTCHJanine DUTCHJanna DUTCHJanneke DUTCHJantine DUTCHJantje DUTCHJeanette DUTCHJeanine DUTCHJeannette DUTCHJennigje DUTCHJenny DUTCHJohanna DUTCHJohanneke DUTCHNina DUTCHGenette ENGLISHJan ENGLISHJanae ENGLISHJane ENGLISHJaneka ENGLISHJanel ENGLISHJanele ENGLISHJanella ENGLISHJanelle ENGLISHJanene ENGLISHJanessa ENGLISHJanet ENGLISHJanetta ENGLISHJanette ENGLISHJaney ENGLISHJanice ENGLISHJanie ENGLISHJanine ENGLISHJanis ENGLISHJanna ENGLISHJannah ENGLISHJannette ENGLISHJannine ENGLISHJayna ENGLISHJayne ENGLISHJaynie ENGLISHJean ENGLISHJeana ENGLISHJeane ENGLISHJeanette ENGLISHJeanie ENGLISHJeanine ENGLISHJeanna ENGLISHJeanne ENGLISHJeannette ENGLISHJeannie ENGLISHJeannine ENGLISHJeni ENGLISHJenna ENGLISHJenni ENGLISHJennie ENGLISHJenny ENGLISHJessalyn ENGLISHJessi ENGLISHJessie ENGLISHJessye ENGLISHJo ENGLISHJoan ENGLISHJoanie ENGLISHJoann ENGLISHJoanna ENGLISHJoanne ENGLISHJoetta ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJohanna ENGLISHJohna ENGLISHJohnna ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoleen ENGLISHJolene ENGLISHJonelle ENGLISHJonette ENGLISHJoni ENGLISHJonie ENGLISHNena ENGLISHNetta ENGLISHNettie ENGLISHNina ENGLISHSeanna ENGLISHShauna ENGLISHShavonne ENGLISHShawna ENGLISHSheena ENGLISHSheenagh ENGLISHShena ENGLISHShevaun ENGLISHShevon ENGLISHJohanna ESTONIANHanna FINNISHHannele FINNISHJanika FINNISHJanina FINNISHJanna FINNISHJenna FINNISHJenni FINNISHJenny FINNISHJohanna FINNISHJonna FINNISHNina FINNISHJanine FRENCHJeanette FRENCHJeanine FRENCHJeanne FRENCHJeannette FRENCHJeannine FRENCHJoanne FRENCHJohanne FRENCHNina FRENCHNinette FRENCHXoana GALICIANHanna GERMANHanne GERMANJana GERMANJanina GERMANJanine GERMANJenny GERMANJohanna GERMANNina GERMANGianna GREEKIoanna GREEKNana GREEKYanna GREEKHanna HUNGARIANJohanna HUNGARIANZsanett HUNGARIANJenný ICELANDICJóhanna ICELANDICJóna ICELANDICChevonne IRISHShavonne IRISHShevaun IRISHShevon IRISHSíne IRISHSinéad IRISHSiobhán IRISHGia ITALIANGianna ITALIANGiannina ITALIANGiovanna ITALIANGiovannetta ITALIANNina ITALIANVanna ITALIANJohanna LATE ROMANJanina LITHUANIANIvana MACEDONIANJovana MACEDONIANJovanka MACEDONIANJovka MACEDONIANVana MACEDONIANJehanne MEDIEVAL FRENCHJohanne MEDIEVAL FRENCHHanna NORWEGIANHanne NORWEGIANJanne NORWEGIANJannicke NORWEGIANJannike NORWEGIANJeanette NORWEGIANJohanna NORWEGIANJohanne NORWEGIANNina NORWEGIANVanja NORWEGIANAsia POLISHJanina POLISHJoanna POLISHJoasia POLISHNina POLISHJoana PORTUGUESEJoaninha PORTUGUESEIoana ROMANIANIonela ROMANIANOana ROMANIANIvanna RUSSIANYana RUSSIANZhanna RUSSIANZhannochka RUSSIANGiuanna SARDINIANJean SCOTTISHJessie SCOTTISHSeona SCOTTISHSeonag SCOTTISHSeònaid SCOTTISHSheena SCOTTISHSheona SCOTTISHShona SCOTTISHSìne SCOTTISHSìneag SCOTTISHTeasag SCOTTISHIvana SERBIANIvanka SERBIANJovana SERBIANJovanka SERBIANNina SERBIANIva SLOVAKIvana SLOVAKIvanka SLOVAKIvka SLOVAKJana SLOVAKJanka SLOVAKNina SLOVAKIva SLOVENEIvana SLOVENEIvanka SLOVENEJana SLOVENENina SLOVENEŽana SLOVENEJenny SPANISHJuana SPANISHJuanita SPANISHHanna SWEDISHJanina SWEDISHJanna SWEDISHJannicke SWEDISHJannike SWEDISHJeanette SWEDISHJennie SWEDISHJenny SWEDISHJohanna SWEDISHJonna SWEDISHNina SWEDISHVanja SWEDISHYana UKRAINIANShan WELSHSiân WELSHSiana WELSHSiani WELSHSioned WELSHSiwan WELSHJackson ENGLISHJaxon ENGLISHJaxson ENGLISHMalone ENGLISHSinjin ENGLISHYancy ENGLISHYahweh THEOLOGYBevan WELSH
Common questions about the name Yannis
What does the name Yannis mean?
Yannis means "A derivative of the name 'Ioannis', meaning 'God is gracious'." — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Yannis?
Yannis is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Yannis have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Yannis?
Yannis originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Yannis trending right now?
Yannis is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Yannis a common or rare name?
Yannis is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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