Yani
3 countries#1265 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,287 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #1265 · peaked in 2012 with 83 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
433 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 2023 with 27 births
Most common in: California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
26 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2005 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 births recorded 2005–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Yani’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #834 | — |
| 2004 | #736 | ↑98 |
| 2005 | #945 | ↓209 |
| 2006 | #842 | ↑103 |
| 2007 | #691 | ↑151 |
| 2008 | #751 | ↓60 |
| 2009 | #758 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #676 | ↑82 |
| 2011 | #693 | ↓17 |
| 2012 | #616 | ↑77 |
| 2013 | #666 | ↓50 |
| 2014 | #778 | ↓112 |
| 2015 | #814 | ↓36 |
| 2016 | #748 | ↑66 |
| 2017 | #906 | ↓158 |
| 2018 | #1027 | ↓121 |
| 2019 | #1052 | ↓25 |
| 2020 | #1193 | ↓141 |
| 2021 | #949 | ↑244 |
| 2022 | #1265 | ↓316 |
Frequently asked questions about Yani
Is Yani a popular name?
Yes — Yani currently ranks #1265 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Yani more common for boys or girls?
Yani is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Yani most popular?
Yani peaked in 2012 in France, with 83 recorded births that year.
Is Yani rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Yani’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1855 in 1973 to #1265 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Yani?
At least 1,746 babies have been recorded with the name Yani across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Yani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yani appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Yani?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Yani include Yamilett.
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