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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1,786 of 1,786 Y-names match
Y-names in 2025
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- Yancyof uncertain originEnglish6
- YsidroGift of IsisSpanish6
- YashiraOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- YazmeenA variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian word for a fragrant flowerModern coinage6
- YovanaGod is graciousSlavic6
- Yaizaunknown, possibly a variant of the Guanche name for a place on LanzaroteSpanish6
- YawBorn on a Thursday (among the Akan people of Ghana)African6
- YutoOf uncertain meaning, possibly from Japanese elements meaning 'gentle' or 'brave', or 'plum' and 'person'Japanese6
- YisselProbably a variant of Yisel, itself a variant of Yisela, a feminine form of Ysrael, meaning 'God contends' or 'wrestles with God'Modern coinage6
- YaileenOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- YashaOf debated originModern coinage6
- YarelizOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- YaremiPossibly a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by Yareli or Yara, or created by combining soundsModern coinage6
- YonyOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- YsmaelGod hears, a Spanish form of IshmaelSpanish6
- YselaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of IselaModern coinage6
- YeilynModern invented name, likely a combination of the popular sounds 'Ye-' (as in Yelena or Yesenia) and the suffix '-lyn' (from names like Kaylyn or Jocelyn)Modern coinage6
- Yaretof uncertain originModern coinage6
- YarielysDerived from Yariel, itself a variant of Uriel, meaning 'God is my light' in Hebrew, with the common Spanish suffix -ysSpanish6
- YaniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- YukthaOf uncertain originSanskrit6
- YeicoOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- YeremiGod will exalt or appointed by GodSpanish6
- Yvana6
- Ylianna6
- Yehya6
- Yuxi6
- Yomii6
- Yamani6
- Yaya6
- Yavin6
- Yuhan6
- Yvie6
- Yicheng6
- Yalexi6
- Yerai6
- Yosuf6
- Yaz6
- Yuliani6
- Yaxel6
- Yunes6
- Yahziel6
- Yahmari6
- Yatharth6
- Yerson6
- Yaryna6
- Yavi6
- Yukti6
- Yassira6
- Yamaria6
- Yadah6
- Yanabah6
- Yanyla6
- Yumin6
- Yuvik6
- Yashvika6
- Yeik6
- Yize6
- Yuha6
- Yuvir6
- YamileOf debated originArabic5
- YvonnaYew treeFrench5
- YulOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YenniferOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YeniOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YovannyYovanny is a modern Spanish-variant form of Giovanni, the Italian equivalent of John, which means 'God is gracious'Modern coinage5
- Yecheskel'God will strengthen'Hebrew5
- YeraldinOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YomarOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YailynYailyn is a modern invented name, likely formed from the sound elements "ya" and the popular suffix "-lyn" (as in Madelyn or Evelyn)Modern coinage5
- YazmynA variant spelling of Jasmine, ultimately derived from the Persian word for the jasmine flowerModern coinage5
- YerachmielGod will have compassion or God will exaltHebrew5
- YasaminFlower, specifically jasminePersian5
- Yuriyfarmer, earthworkerSlavic5
- YuukiOf uncertain originJapanese5
- YarelinLikely a modern coinage, possibly derived from Yareli, which itself may be a variant of the Spanish name Yara or a combination of Yara and LindaModern coinage5
- YadirOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YamarisOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage5
- YarexiOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YeilyA modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely a phonetic variant of Kiley or a creative respelling of YaeliModern coinage5
- YaseniaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YazairaUncertain originModern coinage5
- YaelisOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YotamGod is perfectHebrew5
- YehuditPraised, woman from JudahHebrew5
- Yandrielof uncertain originModern coinage5
- YasharWorthy, deserving, or virtuous in PersianPersian5
- YuchenOf uncertain originLiterary5
- YaxeniOf uncertain originSpanish5
- YordinOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YuleidyOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- YashasFame, glory, renownSanskrit5
- YariannaProbably a modern invented name, blending elements from names like Yaritza and Arianna, with no established meaningModern coinage5
- Yoatziof uncertain originModern coinage5
- Youcef5
- Yekusiel5
- Yasmani5
- Yeshia5
- Yavuz5
- Yuven5
- Yigit5
- Yarin5
- Yuliya5
- Yanneli5
- Yonason5
- Yasuri5
- Yezen5
- Yukta5
- Yutong5
- Yasani5
- Yoandry5
- Yusrah5
- Ysrael5
- Yvens5
- Yanelys5
- Yahli5
- Yadelin5
- Yuda5
- Yeshayahu5
- Yosan5
- Yukina5
- Yoani5
- Yitong5
- Yafi5
- Yaksh5
- Yunxi5
- Yessi5
- Youmna5
- Yankel5
- Yadin5
- Yidis5
- Yildiz5
- Yve5
- Yankiel5
- Yaqoot5
- Yalayni5
- Yarra5
- Yakout5
- Yohannan5
- Yaalan5
- Yakoub5
- Yamungu5
- Yaraceli5
- Yasmary5
- Yavelin5
- Yefrin5
- Yemima5
- Yesiah5
- Yikai5
- Yonan5
- Yorlin5
- Yossy5
- Yrsa5
- Yugveer5
- Yusr5
- YolondaViolet flowerSpanish—
- YettaOf debated originEnglish—
- Youngof uncertain originEnglish—
- YolandeViolet flowerFrench—
- YanceyYancey is an unusual given name of uncertain meaning, likely originating as a surname transferred to use as a first nameEnglish—
- YaleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- YadhiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Yoshikogood childJapanese—
- Yeceniaof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Yessenia or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- YoshioYoshio commonly means 'good man' or 'righteous man' in JapaneseJapanese—
- YulandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YalondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YocelinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YashicaPossibly a feminine form of Yash or Yashwant, meaning 'fame' or 'glory' in Sanskrit, but also likely a modern coinage influenced by the Japanese camera brandModern coinage—
- YorkFrom the English city of York, meaning 'yew tree settlement'English—
- YulondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YoulandaVariant of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'English—
- Yevetteof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Yvette, which is the French feminine form of Yves, derived from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew'French—
- YoselineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Yurikolily childJapanese—
- Yerof uncertain originHebrew—
- YalandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YgnacioFrom Ignatius, meaning 'fiery one' or 'ardent' in LatinSpanish—
- YenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of names like Jen or a Vietnamese name meaning 'peace' or 'quiet'Modern coinage—
- YolaPossibly a variant of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower', or an independent name of uncertain originEnglish—
- Yulizaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Yengof uncertain originModern coinage—
- YlianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YaireOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YezeniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YvonnieYvonnie is a feminine variant of Yvonne, derived from the French name Yvon, which is a medieval diminutive of Yves, itself from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew tree' or 'yew wood'French—
- YahiraOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Yair or a variant of ZahiraSpanish—
- YukikoA common Japanese feminine name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, often combining 'yuki' (snow, happiness, or reason) and 'ko' (child)Japanese—
- YaminahRighteous, blessed, or pertaining to the right handArabic—
- YeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YvettaYew treeFrench—
- Yokolikely meaning 'positive child' or 'child of the sun' from Japanese elements, but the exact intended meaning can vary depending on the kanji characters usedJapanese—
- YolandoViolet flowerSpanish—
- YomairaMeaning uncertainSpanish—
- YaseminJasmine flowerPersian—
- YaekoA common Japanese feminine name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'night blessing' (夜恵子) or 'eight child' (八重子)Japanese—
- YuritzyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- YukioPossibly derived from Japanese elements meaning 'happiness' or 'snow' combined with 'male' or 'hero'Japanese—
- Yongeternal, perpetualModern coinage—
- YohanceOf uncertain originModern coinage—