Gift of God; he answers
Yani is a diminutive form found in several cultures. In Greek, it is a variant of Yianni (John), meaning 'God is gracious.' In Hebrew contexts, it is often associated with the name Yanai, meaning 'He answers.'
Less common today
Yani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,099 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Greek keyboardist and composer known for New Age music
Professional golfer and former world number one
Canadian film and television actor
