Yovani is a unique and distinctive given name, believed to have originated from Latin roots. It is composed of two elements: 'Iov', which refers to the Roman god Jupiter, and '-anus', meaning 'belonging to'. Therefore, Yovani translates roughly to 'of Jupiter' or 'belonging to Jupiter'. This intriguing etymology gives the name a strong association with celestial themes. It is often misspelled as Jovan or Jovani but maintains its original pronunciation /yoʊˈvɑːni/. While it's not a common name in English-speaking countries, it is more prevalent in Latin America and other regions influenced by Hispanic culture. Yovani was not among the top 1000 most popular names for boys in the United States as of recent data.
The name Yovani experienced some popularity during the late 1990s with a total of 16 babies named Yovani born between 1992 and 1999. The years with the highest number of babies named Yovani were 1996 and 1999, each with 5 births.