Yobani is a unique and captivating given name of Spanish origin, derived from the African name Jobabo. It is composed of two elements: 'Yo', meaning 'I' in Spanish, and 'Bani', which signifies 'of Banu'. This gives Yobani an intriguing etymology, suggesting a profound sense of individuality intertwined with a connection to the ancient Berber people, the Banu. The name Yobani is often associated with warmth and vibrancy, much like the cultures from which it originates.
The popularity of the name Yobani appears to have peaked around the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a total of 768 babies named Yobani born between 1983 and 2023. The highest number of births occurred in 1996 with 35 babies, followed by 2005 with 44 births. However, since around the mid-2010s, there has been a significant decrease in the usage of this name, with fewer than 15 births per year from 2014 onwards.