Yanis
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Grace and holiness — divine elegance and sacred purity
Origin: French/Persian
Popularity: Ranked #2568 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Anais. Shares the meaning 'Grace, holy.'
Similar names: yannis, yanaisy, yaneisy, yiannis, yani, yanelis, yanira, yonis
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Yanis? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Yanis, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yanis
What does the name Yanis mean?
Yanis means “Grace and holiness — divine elegance and sacred purity” from French/Persian roots.
What is the origin of the name Yanis?
Yanis has French/Persian origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace and holiness — divine elegance and sacred purity”.
How popular is Yanis?
Yanis ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Yanis most popular?
Yanis peaked in 2021 with 68 babies registered that year.
Is Yanis a boy or girl name?
Yanis is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 83% of Yaniss are boys and 17% are girls.
Is the name Yanis rising or falling in popularity?
Yanis has risen 173 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2712 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Yanis been recorded?
Yanis appears in birth records across 27 years — from 1998 through 2025.