Rising since 2005, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Yamin since 2002
Babies named Yamin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yamin's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Yamin is an Arabic name with deep roots in Semitic language tradition, associated with blessings and good fortune. It entered U.S. records in 2002 and has been steadily climbing, reaching its peak rank of 4,396 in 2025. Currently, roughly 1 in 74,264 newborns receives the name. While not yet common in any particular state, its rising trajectory suggests growing familiarity. As a concise, two-syllable name with a clear meaning, Yamin fits within the broader trend of Arabic names gaining recognition in English-speaking countries.
Yamin derives from the Arabic root Y-M-N, which conveys concepts of rightness, blessing, and prosperity. In classical Arabic, 'yamin' literally means 'right hand' and by extension 'oath' or 'blessing'. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often reflecting a hope for good fortune or divine favor. It is also related to the Hebrew name Benjamin, which shares the same Semitic root.
“Yamin” around the world
Where Yamin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yami, Min
Sibling names for Yamin
Names that share Yamin's style, for a brother or sister.
