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Yobani

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-BAH-nee /joʊˈbɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Latin American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Spellings vary widely — Yobani, Yovani, Jovani — reflecting sound rather than a fixed tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: Giovanni in Spanish spelling: Yobani goes back to John, 'God is gracious' (said 'yoh-BAH-nee').
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Origin LowSpanish, Italian
MeaningA Latin American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Spellings vary widely — Yobani, Yovani, Jovani — reflecting sound rather than a fixed tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#14161 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819832024

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

Yobani is one of several Latin American spellings of Giovanni (Yovani, Jovani, Yobany), the Italian form of John. That name comes from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Spellings shift freely because the name travels by sound; the meaning behind it is old and steady (said 'yoh-BAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Spanish-flavored, and rooted in a classic.

Did you know? Behind Yobani stands Giovanni — Italian for John — and behind that the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', one of the most widely carried names in the world.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Yobani — Spanish spelling of Giovanni/John; Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

Variations

YovaniJovaniGiovanni

Nicknames

YobiBani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yobani mean?

Yobani is a Spanish spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Yobani?

It's said yoh-BAH-nee /joʊˈbɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yobani a boy or girl name?

Yobani is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yobani?

Yobani is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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