Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "Y" - page 9.
Yacob
Jacob is a Hebrew-origin name meaning "heel," derived from "akev.
Yaelis
Unique, Hebrew-origin name meaning 'mountain goat', associated with the biblical heroine Yael who defeated Sisera.
Yahri
Unique Hebrew name derived from "yarah," meaning "to flow" or "to descend.
Yalena
Yalena: A unique, Slavic origin name meaning "of the sun" or "sun-ray", symbolizing light and warmth, and connected to wisdom. It has been popular among royals since the Middle Ages and is now gaining worldwide popularity.
Yami
Yami: A Japanese unisex name meaning "darkness" or "shadow", representing profundity and used historically in ancient Japan.
Yanai
Distinctively appealing male name of Hebrew origin derived from 'yanay', meaning 'to answer'. In the Old Testament, Yanai was a chief during King David's reign. It signifies wisdom and intelligence, and is believed to bring good fortune.
Yanitza
Unique Hispanic girl's name of Guaraní origin, meaning "graceful," signifying elegance and beauty, popularized in recent years among Latin American communities despite its short history.
Yaqoub
Arabic name derived from "Ya'qûb," meaning "he will protect" or "may he protect." It holds significant historical importance as it was borne by Prophet Yaqoub, among other prominent figures in Islamic history.
Yaremi
Hebrew name that means "God will enlighten" or "God will illuminate.
Yari
Traditional Basque name that may derive from the word "yarri," meaning "to eat.
Yariah
Captivating girl's name of uncertain origin and meaning, with some sources suggesting Arabic or Hebrew roots, but no definitive information available. Despite its unclear beginnings, Yariah has gained popularity in recent years as a distinctive choice, often associated with the Hebrew word "yareah," meaning "fear" or "fear of God." However, this connection is not universally accepted.
Yaritzel
Captivating Spanish name derived from 'yarit', meaning 'to dawn'. It signifies the start of a new day and originates from the vibrant region of Andalusia.
Yashwin
Unique male name of Sanskrit origin, combining "Yash" meaning "glory" with "win", conveying victory and triumph.
Yasiin
Arabic-origin given name derived from "yasin," meaning "comfort" or "ease.
Yassiel
Middle Eastern name derived from the Semitic root 'yšl', meaning 'to help' or 'to assist'. It originated from the Nabatean kingdom around the 1st century BCE and was given to individuals believed to possess exceptional kindness, compassion, and generosity.
Yates
English name derived from Old English 'geat,' meaning 'guest' or 'stranger,' originally a nickname for outsiders or newcomers. It was also an occupational surname for gatekeepers in medieval England.
Yavani
Sanskrit-derived name meaning "Greek," reflecting wisdom and intelligence, popularized in ancient India through Hindu texts and prominent figures.
Yazhini
Indian feminine name from Tamil Nadu, derived from the Tamil word 'yazhi' meaning victory. It signifies triumph for women and is often associated with goddess Durga in Tamil mythology.
Yefry
Spanish name derived from 'jefre', meaning 'saffron', originating in medieval Spain and associated with the valuable spice trade.
Yeicob
Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is salvation," associated with the biblical figure Joshua, popular among Sephardic Jews and known historically through figures like Yeicob ben Naki, a prominent Kabbalist scholar.
Yelani
Unisex African name of Swahili origin meaning "calm" or "peaceful".
Yeni
Turkish name meaning 'new', popular worldwide due to its positive connotations.
Yeslin
Unique Vietnamese name composed of "Y" meaning one, and "slín" signifying heart, translating to "One Heart".
Yidel
Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "Jew," popular in 19th-century Russian and Polish Jewish communities.
Yitzhak
Hebrew name meaning "he will laugh," derived from the root word "yitzhak." It holds significant biblical importance as the name of Abraham's son Isaac and signifies hope and prosperity.
Yoav
Hebrew name of Biblical origin, meaning "he will return" or "he shall return," signifying hope and anticipation for the future.
Yona
Hebrew name meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace and purity, with historical significance in Jewish culture as the prophet Jonah's name.
Yonah
Rare Hebrew unisex name meaning 'dove', symbolizing peace and purity, derived from the prophet Jonah's name in the Bible.
Yori
Japanese name derived from the kanji "用" (yō) meaning 'useful' or 'to use', and "理" (ri) signifying 'reason' or 'principle'.
Yosselin
Unique Latin-derived name meaning "God will increase," with notable historical figures like Saint Josse-Lin and Yosselin de Beauvoir.
Yousra
Arabic name meaning 'ease' or 'facility', signifying tranquility and simplicity. It gained popularity through renowned Egyptian actress Yousra and Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz's novel character of the same name.
Ytzel
Unique Hebrew name meaning "strong as God," associated with strength and resilience in Hebrew culture.
Yuki
Traditional Japanese given name that originates from the kanji character 雪 meaning "snow".
Yuleisy
Spanish-derived name meaning "celebration of light" or "happy celebration," originating from ancient Spanish winter solstice traditions.
Yumiko
Beautiful Japanese girls' name originating from ancient Japan, composed of kanji characters 'yumi' (弓) meaning 'bow' and 'ko' (子) signifying 'child', translating to 'child of the bow'.
Yunalesca
Rare and intriguing given name of unknown origin, with theories suggesting Latin or Slavic roots but no widely accepted meaning.
Yuthiel
Hebrew name from the Talmud, meaning 'Creator' or 'Shaper'.
Yvana
Bulgarian name derived from "yavor," meaning "to bloom" or "to flourish.
Yadel
Rare, unique name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning.
Yadir
Distinctive Latin American name, popular in Venezuela and Colombia, that means "leader" or "guide", derived from the Spanish word "yad".