Yani
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,003 in 2020
7 babies were named Yani in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,929 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yani, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYani first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #5,003.
- TrendYani has slipped 6,929 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Yani
Yani is a girl name of Slavic origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Yani for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 30 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #5,003 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Slavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.3 | 443,038 girls |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 223,214 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 138,504 girls |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,504 girls |
Other spellings of Yani
More Slavic girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Natalie · Christmas Day
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- Girl name: Vera · faith
- Girl name: Daniela · God is my judge
- Girl name: Gabriela · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Marley · pleasant wood
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
Questions about the name Yani
What is the origin of the name Yani?
Yani has Slavic roots in our records. Other Slavic names include Valentina, Natalie, Natalia.
Is Yani a boy or girl name?
Yani is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yani?
Yani ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#5,003).