God is gracious
Yianni is a modern Greek diminutive of Ioannis, which is the Greek form of John. It shares the same etymological roots as names like Sean, Ian, and Giovanni, all ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
About 16 boys were named Yianni in 2025.
Four-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion
British restaurateur and founder of MEATliquor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).