Find out how popular the first name Yaniris has been for the last 25 years (from 1986 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yaniris by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Yaniris is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yaniris.

The history of the first name Yaniris

The given name Yaniris is a variant of the name Janice, which has its origins in Greek and Latin. The name Janice is derived from the Greek name Ιωαννα (Iōanna), which was a feminine form of the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning "God is gracious." The Greek form later influenced the Latin name Janicia, which eventually became Janice in English.

Yaniris is believed to have emerged as a variant of Janice in the Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America. The addition of the "y" and the alteration of the vowel sounds likely occurred due to the influence of Spanish pronunciation and naming traditions. However, the exact origin and reason for the specific spelling "Yaniris" is not entirely clear.

While there are no known historical references to the name Yaniris itself in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Janice has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Janice can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared as a surname in England.

Over the years, several notable individuals have borne the name Yaniris or its variants. One such person was Yaniris Díaz, a Venezuelan actress and model born in 1979. Another was Yaniris Sandó, a Dominican Republic-born American basketball player who played in the WNBA from 2002 to 2005.

In the realm of literature, the name Yaniris appeared in the novel "El Jardín Secreto" (The Secret Garden) by Venezuelan author Ana Teresa Torres, published in 2004. The novel features a character named Yaniris.

Another notable bearer of the name was Yaniris Domínguez, a Cuban volleyball player who represented her country in several international competitions, including the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.

Additionally, Yaniris Gaez was a Puerto Rican swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

While the name Yaniris is not as common as its root name Janice, it has been used throughout the years by individuals from various Latin American countries and cultures, reflecting the diversity and richness of naming traditions in the Spanish-speaking world.

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