| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yan-ky |
About Yanky
This name radiates energy and distinctiveness, offering something genuinely uncommon in today's naming landscape. The 'Y' bookends create a symmetrical visual appeal, while the middle sounds provide unexpected musicality. It's a choice that celebrates cultural heritage while feeling entirely contemporary, bridging traditional roots with modern sensibility. Parents drawn to names that stand out from the crowd will appreciate its rarity—this won't be a name shared by multiple classmates. The two-syllable structure maintains accessibility despite its uniqueness, and the upbeat sound suggests vitality and enthusiasm. It's the kind of name that sparks conversation and curiosity, memorable from first introduction. For families seeking to honor tradition while giving their child something distinctive, this represents a bold choice that carries both character and charm throughout all stages of life.
Nicknames for Yanky
| Yan |
| Yank |
| Ky |
Famous People Named Yanky
| Yanky Lemmer | Hasidic singer |
| Yanky Daskal | music producer |
| Yanky Goldman | rabbi |
| Yanky Posen | entrepreneur |
| Yanky Rosenberg | musician |
| Yanky Rubin | educator |
| Yanky Strudler | children's entertainer |
| Yanky Susman | artist |
| Yanky Green | author |
| Yanky Katina | philanthropist |
| Yanky Mayer | activist |
| Yanky Hiller | athlete |
| Yanky Schorr | community leader |
| Yanky Fachler | journalist |
| Yanky Newfield | radio host |
| Yanky Itzikowitz | rabbi |
| Yanky Briskman | music producer |
| Yanky Farrell | entrepreneur |
| Yanky Yarmush | politician |
Characters Named Yanky
| Yanky Cohen | character in "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok |
| Yanky Plinkett | character in RedLetterMedia reviews |
| Yanky Berman | character in "Unorthodox" by Deborah Feldman |
| Yanky Skipper | character in "The Yada Yada" episode of Seinfeld |
| Yanky Hicks | character in "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen |
| Yanky Boch | character in "Yanky Panky" movie |
| Yanky Yankovich | character in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" movie |
| Yanky Boodle | character in "Li'l Abner" comic strip |
| Yanky Plotnick | character in "The Big Bang Theory" TV show |
| Yanky Hufnagel | character in "Airplane II - The Sequel" movie |
| Yanky Harnes | character in "Bad Jews" play by Joshua Harmon |
| Yanky Rubin | character in "Eretz Nehederet" TV show |
| Yanky Kong | character in "Donkey Kong" video game series |
| Yanky O'Malley | character in "Mister Roberts" play/movie |
| Yanky Jarvis | character in "Three's Company" TV show |
| Yanky Goldman | character in "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" movie |
| Yanky Stern | character in "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon |
| Yanky Burns | character in "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" TV show |
| Yanky LaTulippe | character in "The Man Who Knew Too Little" movie |
| Yanky McCorkle | character in "A Horse's Tale" by Mark Twain |