Yani
Every Yani since 1993 — 433 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yani
Yani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,134 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 433 American babies have been named Yani — about 74% girls and 26% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,134 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,940 | 8 | #9,845 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,623 | 12 | #7,273 |
| 2022 | 12 | #9,033 | 7 | #10,805 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,958 | 7 | #10,749 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,158 | — | — |
| 2019 | 17 | #7,010 | 6 | #12,083 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,999 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,663 | 6 | #12,189 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,372 | 7 | #10,692 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,802 | 8 | #9,522 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,922 | 5 | #13,993 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,972 | 5 | #13,990 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,197 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,296 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,756 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,433 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,508 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,879 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,094 | 5 | #13,965 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,857 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,736 | 7 | #9,912 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,291 | 5 | #12,709 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,082 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #12,023 | 6 | #10,519 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,724 | 6 | #10,315 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yani in 2025?
Yani ranked #13,134 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yani?
433 babies have been named Yani in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yani most popular?
Yani peaked in 2023, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Yani a boy or girl name?
Yani is used for both: about 74% of babies named Yani have been girls and 26% boys.
Is the name Yani rising or falling?
Yani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.