Boy Name Indian · Indian

Yayati

Pronunciation /yay-AT-i/

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“modern”

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9
The Humanitarian
Keyword: Humanity
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GenderBoy
OriginIndian
Starting soundYa
Numerology9 · The Humanitarian
Name-based RashiDhanu (Sagittarius)
Traditional gemstoneYellow Sapphire
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Y → Dhanu (Sagittarius)
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Meaning of Yayati

Yayati is a boy name of Indian origin, popular among Indian families. It means “a modern name”.

Yayati's Style

Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Yayati at a Glance

Popularity
83/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
17/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Yayati is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Yayati Popularity Graph

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#57#75#922015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#57

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Yayati Name Profile

Meaningmodern
OriginIndian
GenderBoy Name
First LetterY
Letters6
Syllables3
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score83/100

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