Rising since 2007, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Yamen since 2007
Babies named Yamen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 184 |
| 2020s | 150 |
Meaning & origin
Yamen is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessed' or 'auspicious,' derived from the root y-m-n. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 2007 and has been steadily rising in use. By 2025 it reached rank 3,240, its peak year to date, with a birth rate of 1 in 47,447 for baby boys. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth since 2007, reflecting broader interest in Arabic names with positive meanings. While it has not yet appeared heavily in any single state's top rankings, Yamen remains a distinctive choice within the Arabic-speaking diaspora and beyond.
Yamen is derived from the Arabic root y-m-n, which conveys concepts of blessing, prosperity, and good fortune. The name is closely related to the word yaman, meaning 'right side' or 'blessed,' and is also associated with the country Yemen (from the same root, historically meaning 'land of the right' or 'south'). It has been used as a given name across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, where it carries positive connotations of divine favor.
“Yamen” around the world
Where Yamen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yami
Sibling names for Yamen
Names that share Yamen's style, for a brother or sister.
