Yanai is a unisex Hebrew name that signifies 'he shall respond' or 'God will answer.' It appears only once in the Old Testament, as a variant of Jonah's father's name in 1 Kings 14:1. In modern times, Yanai has gained popularity both among Jews and those drawn to unique, biblical-inspired names.
The name Yanai experienced a noticeable increase in popularity from 2019 to 2022, with the highest number of births recorded in 2022 and maintained in 2023.