Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "Y" - page 2.
Yana
Slavic name derived from "yano", meaning "grace".
Yarely
Distinctive Latin American female given name, created as a combination of Yaquelin and Yarel. While its exact meaning is not widely agreed upon, some sources suggest it signifies strength or power due to the letter 'Y'.
Yamilet
Distinctive name of Spanish origin, combining 'yami' (Taino for darkness) and 'let' from 'luz' (Spanish for light), symbolizing harmony between opposites.
Yitty
Hebrew name derived from "yishayahu," meaning "God is salvation." It's a rare, charming name with deep spiritual significance.
Yasmeen
Yasmeen, of Arabic origin, means "jasmine" and is associated with grace and beauty. It was also the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives, known for her intelligence and courage. Today, it is considered a beautiful and meaningful name, popular among English-speaking countries due to its cultural significance and natural associations. Pronounced Ya-SMEEN, Yasmeen is often spelled with two 'e's in English-speaking countries.
Yehudis
Unique Hebrew feminine name derived from the biblical heroine Judith, meaning "the all-powerful Jewess.
Yuvaan
Indian name meaning 'young', deriving from Sanskrit 'Yuvak'.
Yasmina
Feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from "yasmin," meaning jasmine flower, symbolizing grace and beauty.
Yuri
Russian unisex name meaning 'earthworker,' derived from the male name Yury, which is a variant of George.
Yerik
Unique Basque male name derived from "yeri," meaning "moon." It signifies being like or connected to the moon, often given during full moons due to ancient beliefs in special powers for such children.
Yvonne
French feminine name of Old German origin, meaning 'yew bow', brought to France by the Franks.
Yariel
Latin-origin name meaning "elevated," potentially popularized by Gabriel García Márquez's character Aureliano Segundo in "One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Yousuf
Arabic name meaning "he will increase," associated with the prophet Joseph in Islam, symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and resilience.
Yelitza
Unique Spanish name derived from "yelitro," meaning pomegranate, symbolizing prosperity and fertility.
Yailin
Beautiful and unique Spanish name derived from 'yayá', meaning 'mother' or 'grandmother', symbolizing warmth, familial love, and nurturing.
Yulissa
Distinctive female name of Latin origin derived from Julius meaning "downy" or "soft," created as a feminine variation combining elements of Julius and Lisa.
Yuvan
Indian Tamil name meaning 'young' or 'youthful', gaining global popularity due to its modernity and cultural richness.
Yehoshua
Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation," popular among Jews and Christians, first appearing in the Old Testament as Moses' successor, and famously used as Jesus Christ's Aramaic name.
Yechiel
Unique Hebrew name derived from "yachil," meaning "may God add," symbolizing abundance and divine favor.
Yelena
Feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the Greek "Helen," meaning "torch" and associated with intelligence, grace, and elegance.
Yisrael
Yisrael, of Hebrew origin, translates to "Israel" and means "one who strives with God," reflecting the biblical patriarch Jacob's wrestling match with an angel (Genesis 32:28). It has been used historically as both a personal name and national title, remaining popular among Jewish communities worldwide.
Yocheved
Hebrew feminine name derived from "yochieved," meaning "she will increase" or "she will be added." It holds historical significance as the mother of Moses in Exodus 2 and symbolizes strength and resilience.
Yash
Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'fame' or 'glory'.
Yusef
Arabic name derived from the Semitic root "yasafa," meaning "to add" or "to increase." It holds significant historical and cultural importance in various regions, notably in Islamic tradition where it is associated with the prophet Yusuf.
Younis
Arabic boy's name meaning "he will return," derived from the root verb "w-n-y." It is associated with Yunus, a prophet in Islamic tradition known for his story of being swallowed by a whale and later spat out alive. The name is believed to symbolize hope and renewal, and its unique meaning has led to increased popularity among diverse communities.
Yolanda
Female given name of Spanish origin, derived from Iolando which comes from the Latin name Iovianus meaning "of Jupiter," thus Yolanda could be interpreted as meaning "daughter of Jupiter" or "devoted to Jupiter.
Younes
Arabic name originating from Morocco, meaning 'he will return', associated with the prophet Yunus in the Quran.
Yeimy
Captivating female name of Spanish origin meaning 'like an egg yolk'. It began as a nickname for blonde-haired girls before becoming a distinctive standalone name.
Yamari
Unisex Japanese given name composed of "Yama" (mountain) and "Ri" (land), signifying "land of mountains.
Yandel
Puerto Rican name derived from 'Yoandri', meaning 'the Lord will give', popularized by reggaeton artist Juan Luis Morera Luna.
Yanis
The name Yanis originates from Greece and signifies either 'to yawn' or 'architect', being a variant of Ian.
Yamir
Hebrew name meaning "my sea" or "sea of my people", derived from the words "yam" (sea) and "mir" (mine/my).
Yahritza
Unique feminine name of pre-Columbian Hispanic origin, with an unknown but intriguing meaning.
Yareth
Rare, intriguing name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew 'Yarden' or coined in America during the late 20th century.
Yeison
Spanish-derived name meaning "gift from Isis," the ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility and magic.
Yemaya
African origin name from the Yoruba people of West Africa, meaning "Mother's Womb" or "Mother Sea". In Yoruba mythology, she is revered as the mother goddess of the ocean and all living things.
Yonatan
Hebrew male given name derived from "yonah," meaning dove. It first appeared in the Bible as King Saul's son and David's close friend Jonathan. Popularized by figures like Abba Eban and Ronald Perelman, it remains a popular choice among Jewish families worldwide.
Yasser
Arabic masculine given name derived from "yāṣir", meaning 'easy' or 'mild'.
Yitzchak
Hebrew masculine given name derived from the verb 'tzahak', meaning "to laugh," and signifies "he will laugh.
Yaretzy
Beautiful Spanish name meaning 'to row swiftly', inspired by the word 'yare'.