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Ianis

Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ianis: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2019.

Ianis is a Romanian and Moldovan variant of Ian, itself a Scottish form of John, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” The name is most famously associated with Ianis Hagi, the Romanian footballer who, like his father Gheorghe, played for clubs including Rangers and Genoa, carrying a famous footballing surname. While less widespread as a place name, the root John is embedded in countless locations, from San Juan to St John’s. This particular spelling echoes the Romanian pronunciation, making it a distinctive yet familiar choice that bridges Eastern European heritage with the classic, enduring appeal of Ian, which has been a Scottish favourite for generations. It offers a subtle nod to international roots while remaining instantly recognisable.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20195 babies
Latest (2019)
#5165 babies
Total births
8since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).