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Panayiotis

♂ Boy

Pronounced pah-nah-YOH-tees /pɑ.nɑˈjo.tis/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Panagiotis, 'all-holy,' honoring the Panagia ('All-Holy One'), a title of the Virgin Mary. A major Greek name; often shortened to Takis or Panos.Low

In 30 seconds: A Greek name: Panayiotis means 'all-holy,' for the Virgin Mary (said 'pah-nah-YOH-tees'). Traditional and rich.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Panagiotis, 'all-holy,' honoring the Panagia ('All-Holy One'), a title of the Virgin Mary. A major Greek name; often shortened to Takis or Panos.
U.S. rank (2025)#13391 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Panayiotis (Panagiotis) is Greek for 'all-holy,' from Panagia, a Marian title. A deeply traditional Greek name, commonly trimmed to Takis or Panos. Rare in the U.S. (said 'pah-nah-YOH-tees').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Greek families. Rare, traditional, and rich.

Did you know? Panayiotis (Panagiotis) is Greek for 'all-holy,' honoring the Panagia — the 'All-Holy' Virgin Mary; it's a major Greek name, often shortened to Takis (said 'pah-nah-YOH-tees').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Panayiotis — Greek Panagiotis 'all-holy'; Marian

Variations

PanagiotisPanagiotesPanayioti

Nicknames

TakisPanos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Panayiotis mean?

Panayiotis (Panagiotis) is Greek for 'all-holy,' honoring the Panagia, a title of the Virgin Mary.

How do you pronounce Panayiotis?

It's said pah-nah-YOH-tees /pɑ.nɑˈjo.tis/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Panayiotis a boy or girl name?

Panayiotis is a boy's name.

How popular is Panayiotis?

Panayiotis is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Greek families.

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