Yanai: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַנַּאי
Pronounced yah-NIGH
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #51 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yanai
Yanai is a name from the time of the sages, borne by Rabbi Yannai of the Talmud, by the Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus and by the early liturgical poet Yannai. Some see it as a form of Yonatan.
Yanai in Hebrew
Yanai is written ינאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַנַּאי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- נNun
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 71 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningname of sages and kings
- Pronunciationyah-NIGH
- Hebrewינאי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yanai ranked #51 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (331 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #31, in 2018 and 2019.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | 331 |
| 2023 | 48 | 363 |
| 2022 | 45 | 407 |
| 2021 | 44 | 463 |
| 2020 | 36 | 512 |
| 2019 | 31 | 565 |
| 2018 | 31 | 599 |
| 2017 | 42 | 449 |
| 2016 | 48 | 444 |
| 2015 | 54 | 367 |
| 2014 | 58 | 337 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yanai
What does the name Yanai mean?
Yanai is a name from the time of the sages, borne by Rabbi Yannai of the Talmud, by the Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus and by the early liturgical poet Yannai. Some see it as a form of Yonatan.
How do you pronounce Yanai?
Yanai is pronounced yah-NIGH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yanai in Hebrew?
Yanai is written ינאי in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַנַּאי).
How popular is the name Yanai in Israel?
In 2024, Yanai ranked #51 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (331 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #31, in 2018 and 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yanai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ינאי adds up to 71 (Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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