Yasani
An Indian origin name, potentially having meanings related to glory or victory.
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Yasani. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Yasani today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasani births was 2022 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yasani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2022
19 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,386
Tracked since 2022
Gender
Gender distribution for Yasani
Yasani leans heavily female at 89.8% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Yasani as a male name
- Ranked #14,110 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Yasani as a female name
- Ranked #8,386 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (19 births)
Popularity
Yasani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yasani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 44 | 49 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasani
The name Yasani is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "yashas," meaning glory, fame, or honor. This name has its roots in ancient Hindu culture, where it was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to achieve great things and bring glory to their family and community.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yasani can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was associated with various deities and mythological figures. One notable example is the character Yasani, a celestial nymph mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yasani. One of the earliest recorded examples is Yasani Dasa (1554-1629), a prominent Indian poet and saint from the Vaishnava tradition. His works, which primarily focused on devotional poetry, had a significant impact on the literary and spiritual landscape of his time.
Another prominent figure with this name was Yasani Gaudiya (1770-1845), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His work on the calculation of planetary positions and the study of eclipses was widely influential and earned him respect among scholars of his era.
In more modern times, Yasani Kaur (1904-1978) was a notable Indian freedom fighter and activist who played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and was deeply involved in the non-violent resistance movement.
A contemporary figure bearing the name Yasani is Yasani Mandry (born 1982), an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. Her talent and beauty have garnered her a significant following, and she continues to be a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
While these are just a few examples, the name Yasani has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the richness of human culture and achievement.
People
Yasani + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yasani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Yasani a common name?
We classify Yasani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasani most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasani was 2022, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasani is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yasani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yasani a female name?
Yes, 89.8% of people registered as Yasani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yasani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yasani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yasani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Yasani?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Yasani, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.