Yanet
MeaningGod is gracious · Spanish form of Janet
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,757 in 1994
13 babies were named Yanet in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,128 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yanet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yanet, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yanet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYanet first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #1,757. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowYanet was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,762 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendYanet has slipped 3,128 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningYanet is a Spanish form of Janet, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to American and Slavic roots.
About the name Yanet
Yanet is a girl name of American and Slavic origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-net”. US birth records list Yanet for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #1,757 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:American namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 181,818 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 51,787 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,974 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,896 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 46,361 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,046 girls |
Other spellings of Yanet
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Yanet
What does the name Yanet mean?
Yanet means “God is gracious” in Spanish, as a form of Janet.
What is the origin of the name Yanet?
Yanet has American, Slavic roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Yanet a boy or girl name?
Yanet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yanet?
Yanet ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#1,757).