Rising since 2006, #1,688 for boys today.
Popularity of Yaman since 1997
Babies named Yaman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 268 |
Meaning & origin
Yaman is a name with dual heritage, rooted in both Arabic and Sanskrit traditions, giving it layered significance. In Arabic, it is tied to concepts of blessing and prosperity, and is also the name of a nation. Its Sanskrit connection references the figure Yama, the god of death, but this association is less common in naming contexts. Recorded in U.S. data since 1997, Yaman has been on a steady upward trajectory, rising in rank since 2006 and reaching its peak popularity in 2025, when it ranked 1,688. About 1 in 17,609 boys received the name that year. The name is most frequently found in Michigan, Illinois, and New York, suggesting a concentration in communities with Arab American and South Asian populations.
Yaman has two likely origins. In Arabic, it derives from the root y-m-n, relating to blessing and prosperity, and is also linked to al-yaman (the right hand) as well as the name of the country Yemen. In Sanskrit, it is a form of Yama, the god of death, or can mean 'twin' or 'restrainer'. The name is used across Muslim communities and in India, though the Sanskrit association is less common for a given name.
Where Yaman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yaman” around the world
Where Yaman lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
75
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yami, Manny
Variants: Yamaan, Yamann
Sibling names for Yaman
Names that share Yaman's style, for a brother or sister.
