Yanay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Hebrew name meaning 'God answers'
Meaning of the Name Yanay
Yanay is a Hebrew name that means 'God answers' or 'God has answered'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'Yenah', which means to answer or to respond. Yanay is a name that carries a strong spiritual significance and conveys the belief that God listens and responds to prayers. It is a name that is often given to baby boys in Hebrew-speaking communities.
Popularity of the Name Yanay
The popularity for the name Yanay peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,147 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Yanay had the most female births in 2022 with 22, which ranked number 5,608 out of 17,660 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Yanay
Popularity of Yanay by State
Among females, Yanay was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yanay. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yanay
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