Holding steady.
Popularity of Yanett since 1976
Babies named Yanett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yanett is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It reached its highest usage in 1992, but has never been common enough to rank in national data. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with occasional use that does not suggest a resurgence. Its origins are speculative, most often linked as a variant of Janet or a feminine form of Yan, both of which trace back to the Hebrew name Yochanan. Despite its obscurity, Yanett offers a distinctive sound familiar to those acquainted with similar names like Yvette or Janelle.
Yanett is a modern name of uncertain derivation, likely formed as a diminutive or variant of Janet (itself a Scottish diminutive of Jane, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'). Alternatively, it may be a feminine elaboration of Yan, a variant of John. The name appears in U.S. records from 1976, peaking in 1992, but has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yana, Nettie
Sibling names for Yanett
Names that share Yanett's style, for a brother or sister.
