boy's name
Ianis
YAH-nis
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 2,173
Ireland
#481
2025 births
Ianis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ianis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 275 |
| 2000s | 595 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 120 |
How Popular Is Ianis?
In 2025, Ianis was given to 15 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Ianis Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ianis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ianis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ianis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ianis
- Pronunciation YAH-nis
Sibling Names for Ianis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ianis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ianis
How popular is the name Ianis?
In 2025, Ianis was given to 15 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Ianis a girl's or a boy's name?
Ianis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ianis?
Ianis has 2 syllables.
When was Ianis most popular?
Ianis peaked in 2007, when 70 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ianis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ianis currently ranks #481 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.