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Yianni

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yianni

Pronounced YAH-nee /ˈjɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Pet form of Yiannis (Ioannis) — the Greek John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Yianni is the Greek John — warm and lively. Crisp, sunny, and beloved (said 'YAH-nee').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningPet form of Yiannis (Ioannis) — the Greek John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5844 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 455
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119912025

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

Yianni is a pet form of Yiannis (Ioannis) — the Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A warm, lively, beloved name across Greece; said 'YAH-nee'.

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lively.

Did you know? John means 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — Yianni is the warm Greek pet form of Yiannis/Ioannis; crisp and sunny (chef Yianni; said 'YAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Ioannis — root etymology

Variations

YiannisIoannisGianni

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Yiannis— the full Greek name
Gianni— the Italian form
Ioannis— the formal Greek John
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yianni mean?

Yianni is the Greek John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Yianni?

It's said YAH-nee /ˈjɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yianni a boy or girl name?

Yianni is a boy's name.

How popular is Yianni?

Yianni is a rare name in the U.S.

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