Declining since 2022, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Yeimy since 1992
Babies named Yeimy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 143 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 318 |
Meaning & origin
Yeimy is a modern Spanish name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. Its popularity grew steadily, reaching a peak in 2022, but has since declined. In 2025, it ranked 3,459 with approximately 1 in 36,529 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage. Yeimy is a variant of Yami, itself a diminutive of Yamila, the Spanish form of Jamila, an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful'. This derivation gives the name a cross-cultural appeal, combining Spanish phonetics with Arabic roots. While not among the top names, Yeimy has a distinctive sound and a clear, positive meaning.
Yeimy is a modern Spanish variant of Yami, which is a diminutive of Yamila, the Spanish form of Jamila, an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful'. The name emerged in the United States among Hispanic communities and was first recorded in the Social Security data in 1992. Its usage grew steadily, peaking in 2022 before declining.
Where Yeimy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yeimy” around the world
Where Yeimy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Mimi
Sibling names for Yeimy
Names that share Yeimy's style, for a brother or sister.
