He will prosper or God will grant
A modern Hebrew name derived from the verb 'laniv', meaning to yield fruit or prosper. It carries the connotation of being productive and successful. It is a popular choice in contemporary Israel but remains rare in the United States.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Yaniv in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Israeli professional footballer
Host of MTV's Catfish, known as Nev Schulman
Israeli-American actor and filmmaker
