Names that start with Y
555 different Y-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Yusuf led them with 698 newborns. Compare all 1,786 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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Y-names in 2025
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- YusufGod increases (in virtue, honor, or number)Arabic698
- YaraProbably from Old Norse 'jǫrð' meaning 'earth' or from Arabic 'يَارَا' meaning 'small butterfly' or 'water lily'Arabic592
- YahyaGod is graciousArabic455
- YaelYael means 'mountain goat' or 'ibex' in HebrewHebrew431
- YaretziYou will always be lovedNative American422
- YosefGod will add or God increasesHebrew413
- YehudaPraised, the praised one, or thanksgivingHebrew351
- YousefGod increases (in grace or honor)Arabic349
- YareliOf uncertain originModern coinage343
- YahirYahir is likely a modern variant of Yair, a Hebrew name meaning 'he will light up' or 'he will enlightenHebrew305
- YisroelHe who strives with GodHebrew300
- YadielOf uncertain originModern coinage294
- YunaOf uncertain originModern coinage271
- Yasminjasmine flowerPersian269
- YitzchokHe will laughHebrew261
- YusraEase, prosperity, or good fortuneArabic246
- YamilethYamileth is widely considered a variant of Yamilet, which itself derives from Yamilé, ultimately from Arabic and meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'Arabic245
- YuriPossibly derived from the Russian form of George, meaning 'farmer', or from Japanese meanings such as 'lily'Slavic227
- YeshuaSalvation or deliveranceHebrew225
- YaakovHe who supplants or may God protectHebrew218
- YaseenOne of the names of the Prophet MuhammadArabic215
- YasmineJasmine flowerArabic196
- YazanTo determineArabic190
- YaneliYaneli is of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined nameModern coinage189
- YasirHe who is wealthy, prosperous, or easyArabic181
- YasinOne of the names of the Prophet Muhammad, also the title of the 36th chapter of the QuranArabic162
- YohanGod is graciousHebrew158
- YakovSupplanter or heel-holderHebrew153
- YunusA prophetic name meaning 'dove' or 'pigeon' in Hebrew and Arabic, referring to the prophet JonahArabic151
- YashnaFame, glory, or successSanskrit143
- YulianaFeminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Julius, of uncertain meaning but often associated with 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin136
- YittyOf uncertain originModern coinage134
- Yvetteyew tree, or possibly derived from a French feminine diminutiveFrench128
- YazminYazmin is a spelling variant of Jasmine, meaning 'jasmine flower,' derived from Persian via ArabicArabic126
- YairHe will enlighten or God will teachHebrew124
- Yehudispraised, or woman of JudahHebrew124
- YasmeenJasmine flowerPersian121
- YarelyOf uncertain originModern coinage115
- Yeslyof uncertain originModern coinage113
- YelenaShining light, bright one, or torchSlavic112
- YoussefGod increases, or God will addArabic110
- YasminaJasmine flowerArabic107
- YeseniaThe name Yesenia is of uncertain originSpanish103
- YoelThe Lord is God, or Yahweh is GodHebrew103
- YamanBlessed, auspiciousArabic97
- YoselinProbably a modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Joseline or a combination of soundsModern coinage95
- YvonneYew tree, or archerFrench92
- YehoshuaThe Lord is salvationHebrew92
- YousufGod increases, or God will addArabic88
- YamiletA Spanish and Italian variant of Yamila or Jamilah, ultimately meaning 'beautiful' in ArabicSpanish83
- YusefGod increases (or God will add)Arabic83
- YechielGod lives, or may God live (Hebrew: יְחִיאֵל)Hebrew82
- YasielOf uncertain originModern coinage82
- YugOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- YarielOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or a variant of Yael or ArielModern coinage76
- YanaGod is graciousSlavic75
- YanelyThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage72
- YidesOf uncertain origin, likely a modern or altered spelling of a surname or variant of Yida or IdaModern coinage68
- YounisA variant of Yunus, the Arabic form of Jonah, meaning 'dove'Arabic68
- YounesGod is graciousArabic68
- YuvaanYouthful, youngSanskrit67
- YeisonSon of Ye (a variant of Jesus), or God is salvationSpanish66
- YisraelGod strives, or he who strives with GodHebrew64
- Yaritzaof uncertain meaningModern coinage59
- YousifGod increases (a variant of Joseph)Arabic59
- YanOf debated originModern coinage58
- YossiGod will add (diminutive of Joseph)Hebrew58
- YazielOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- YochevedOf uncertain meaningHebrew56
- YuvrajPrince, heir to the throneSanskrit55
- YumiOf uncertain originJapanese55
- YosiahYosiah is a modern English variant of Josiah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals'Modern coinage55
- YitzchakHe will laughHebrew54
- YatziriOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning "moonflower" in NahuatlNative American52
- YanisGod is graciousGreek52
- Yahari51
- YahiaGod is my salvationArabic50
- YetzaliOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- YolandaViolet flowerSpanish49
- YashFame, glory, successSanskrit49
- YulissaOf uncertain originSpanish48
- YasserOne who eases or simplifiesArabic47
- YassinYa-Seen, the title of the 36th chapter of the QuranArabic47
- YamirOf uncertain originArabic47
- YalaniOf uncertain originModern coinage47
- YandelOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- YuvanLord ShivaSanskrit46
- YumnaOne possible meaning is 'blessed' or 'prosperous', though the exact etymology is debatedArabic46
- YonatanYonatan means 'Yahweh has given' in Hebrew, derived from the biblical name YehonatanHebrew45
- YsabellaGod is my oathSpanish45
- YeimyVariant of Yami, possibly derived from the Spanish diminutive of Yamila, itself a form of Jamila, meaning 'beautiful' in ArabicSpanish44
- YohanaGod is graciousHebrew43
- YonahDove, a symbol of peace and purityHebrew42
- YeshayaGod is salvation, a Hebrew name derived from the root yasha, meaning to save or deliverHebrew42
- YadrielModern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix Ya- (common in Spanish-origin names like Yadira) and the name Gabriel, suggesting a meaning of 'God is my strength'Modern coinage42
- YaqubHe (God) will reward, he (God) will followArabic39
- YulianOf uncertain originSlavic39
- YadiraDerived from the Arabic name 'Yadee' meaning 'worthy' or 'valuable', though its exact meaning is uncertainSpanish38
- YohannaDerived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'Hebrew38
- YukiIn Japanese, Yuki can mean 'snow' (雪) or 'happiness' (幸), depending on the kanji usedJapanese37
- YerikPossibly a variant of Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful' in Old Norse, though the spelling may also be a modern inventionModern coinage37
- YailinOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- YannisGod is graciousGreek37
- YoshuaGod is salvationHebrew37
- YashviFame, success, or renownSanskrit37
- YaretzyPossibly a modern variant of Yaretzi, a name of uncertain origin, sometimes associated with the Nahuatl word for 'always' or 'you will always be lovedModern coinage36
- YamenBlessed, auspicious, or right-handedArabic36
- YuliethOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Juliet or YulietModern coinage36
- YetzaelOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- YariA name of uncertain originModern coinage35
- YunisA prophet's name in Islamic tradition, commonly understood as 'Jonah' or 'dove' in HebrewArabic35
- YianOf uncertain originGreek35
- Yovanipossibly a variant of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'Spanish34
- YahmirVariant of Jahmir, likely meaning 'handsome' or 'moon' in Arabic-influenced African American coinageModern coinage34
- YazmineJasmine flower, from the Persian word yasminPersian33
- YamilaBeautiful, prettySpanish33
- YonaDoveHebrew33
- YostinOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- YajairaPossibly a variant of Yahaira, itself a Spanish form of Jair, meaning 'he shines' or 'whom God enlightens' in HebrewSpanish32
- YishaiGift, presentHebrew32
- YuliaOf uncertain originSlavic31
- YoanGod is graciousHebrew31
- YemayaOf uncertain originAfrican31
- YeidenOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- YaredHe will descendHebrew30
- YankyDiminutive of Yankel, which is a Yiddish form of JacobHebrew30
- YuliannaA feminine form of Julian, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin29
- YakiraPrecious, dearHebrew29
- Yarethof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage28
- YuvinOf uncertain origin, Yuvin may be a modern coinage or a variant of names like YuvanModern coinage28
- YahairaOf uncertain meaningSpanish27
- YechezkelGod will strengthenHebrew27
- YazidGod will increaseArabic27
- YarahPerhaps a variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess', or an Arabic name meaning 'small butterfly' or 'gentle breeze'Arabic27
- YerickOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- YasiahOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- Yvesyew wood or archerFrench26
- YanniOf uncertain originGreek26
- YevalifeHebrew26
- YaniraOf uncertain originSpanish25
- YahelGod gives lightHebrew25
- YazlinOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- YuliOf uncertain originSpanish25
- Yaqeen25
- YonathanYonathan is a variant of Jonathan, meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'Hebrew24
- YoniA Hebrew diminutive of Yonatan (Jonathan), meaning 'God has given'Hebrew24
- YehudahPraised or prayed forHebrew24
- YeimiVariant or respelling of Yami or JamieModern coinage24
- YashikaOne who is successful or famous, derived from SanskritSanskrit24
- YovanniGod is gracious, a variant of Giovanni (Italian for John)Modern coinage24
- YiOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- YumikoOne meaning is 'arrow child'Japanese24
- YesliOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- YuganOf uncertain originSanskrit24
- YafaBeautiful, prettyHebrew24
- Yosuani24
- YamilOf debated origin, possibly meaning 'right hand' or 'blessed' from Arabic rootsArabic23
- YaffaBeautiful, lovely, or pleasantHebrew23
- YiannisGod is graciousGreek23
- YaminRight hand, blessed, or auspiciousArabic23
- YichenOne who is righteous and uprightModern coinage23
- YaeliA diminutive or feminine variant of Yael, meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex' in HebrewHebrew23
- YsabelGod is my oath, or my God is abundanceHebrew22
- YidaOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- Yashnareddy22
- YarelOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage21
- YadierOf uncertain meaningSpanish21
- YarelisOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- YohannesYohannes is a variant of Johannes, meaning "God is graciousHebrew21
- Yazlynof uncertain originModern coinage21
- YuniorThe name Yunior is a variant spelling of Junior, meaning 'the younger' or 'the son'Modern coinage21
- YamariOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- YeslinProbably a modern invented name of uncertain meaningModern coinage21
- YemariamMay God be exalted, or a variant of the name Yemane related to the Virgin MaryAfrican21
- YuriahOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- YoonaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a Korean word meaning 'allow', 'grant', or 'gentle'Modern coinage21
- Ymir21
- YessicaA variant spelling of Jessica, likely derived from the biblical name Iscah meaning 'to behold' or 'foresight,' though its modern use is purely phoneticEnglish20
- YanethMost likely a variant of Janet, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is graciousSpanish20
- YosephGod will add or increaseHebrew20
- YuiA common Japanese girls' name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'tie, bind' or 'gentleness, excellence'Japanese20
- YurianaOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- YatzilBeloved daughter, literally 'my little woman' or 'my little girl' in Yucatec MayaNative American20
- YassirEase, wealth, or prosperityArabic20
- YohannGod is graciousFrench20
- Yvainepossibly a variant of Yvonne, meaning 'yew' or 'archer'Literary20
- YulaniOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- YelitzaOf uncertain originSpanish19
- YannickGod is graciousFrench19
- YanelisOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- YanelliOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- YerielGod has seen (debated derivationSpanish19
- YazenOne who remembers or is mindfulArabic19
- YnezOf uncertain originSpanish19
- YanaiHe will answerHebrew19
- YefersonSon of Yefri, a modern coinage based on the name Yefri, itself a variant of JeffreyModern coinage19
- YahwehHe causes to exist, the self-existent oneHebrew19
- YasinaOf uncertain originArabic19
- Yunayof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined nameModern coinage19
- YesseniaOf uncertain originModern coinage18