Yianni
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity: Ranked #5844 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ian. Shares the meaning 'God is gracious.'
Similar names: yian, yliana, yaana, yan, yann, yanna, yanni, yailani
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Yianni? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Yianni, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yianni
What does the name Yianni mean?
Yianni means “God is gracious” from Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן) roots.
What is the origin of the name Yianni?
Yianni has Scottish Gaelic form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Yianni?
Yianni ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Yianni most popular?
Yianni peaked in 2011 with 22 babies registered that year.
Is Yianni a boy or girl name?
Yianni is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yiannis in registered births are male.
Is the name Yianni rising or falling in popularity?
Yianni has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5594 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Yianni been recorded?
Yianni appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1991 through 2025.