Holding steady.
Popularity of Yaniris since 1986
Babies named Yaniris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yaniris is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1986, a time when parents were increasingly creating novel combinations of familiar sounds. The name likely draws from Yanira, itself a variant of Yana or Janira, and appends the popular suffix -is. Yaniris reached its highest point of usage in 2002, but even then it remained uncommon, with no recorded rank in national statistics. Its trajectory has been stable, with a few births each year. Though no top states have been associated with the name, it fits a pattern of inventive feminine names in the 2000s. Parents drawn to Yaniris often appreciate its melodic, three-syllable rhythm and its resemblance to names like Iris without being tied to a single origin.
Yaniris appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1986. It is likely a blend of the name Yanira (a variant of Yana or Janira) and a popular suffix -is, possibly influenced by names like Iris or Yaris. The name saw a modest peak in usage around 2002 and has since remained in occasional use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yani, Niri
Sibling names for Yaniris
Names that share Yaniris's style, for a brother or sister.
