Declining since 2001, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Yamile since 1963
Babies named Yamile per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 745 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Yamile first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963, a relatively late debut compared to many traditional names. Its peak popularity came in the year 2000, when it ranked highest in usage. Since 2001, the name has been on a falling trajectory, though it remains a recognizable choice. With a current 2025 rank of 14,942 and a 1-in-321,453 rate of occurrence, Yamile is rare but not obscure. It has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a broad but thin distribution. The name's Arabic-derived meaning, likely 'beautiful' or 'graceful', alongside its Spanish-influenced ending, gives it a cross-lingual appeal that resonates with families valuing both heritage and soft, feminine sound.
Yamile is a Spanish-influenced variant of Yamila, which itself derives from the Arabic name Jamila, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely introduced through Hispanic communities. Its usage has spread modestly, often chosen for its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mili, Yami, Mile
Sibling names for Yamile
Names that share Yamile's style, for a brother or sister.
