unisex name
Yanil
yah-NEEL
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 206
Yanil is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 32% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2002 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2024, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yanil Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Yanil?
In 2025, Yanil was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Yanil 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 Yanil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yanil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yanil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yanil
- Pronunciation yah-NEEL
Sibling Names for Yanil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yanil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yanil
How popular is the name Yanil?
In 2025, Yanil was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Yanil a girl's or a boy's name?
Yanil is used for both girls and boys. About 32% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yanil?
Yanil has 2 syllables.
When was Yanil most popular?
Yanil peaked in 2024, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Yanil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yanil currently ranks #3,042 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.