Grace or gift of God
Yanil is a rare name likely derived from the Hebrew name Jane or its variants, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is also sometimes associated with Arabic roots meaning 'to attain' or 'to achieve'. Its rarity in the United States makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding name.
Less common today
Yanil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,505 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
