Yamina
Yamina is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,728 in the US, popular nicknames include Yam, Yay, and Yamie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yamina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 187 babies have been named Yamina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yamina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,728 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,728
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Yamina
Yamina is a girl name .
Yamina is currently ranked #59,728 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yamina include Yam, Yay, Yamie, and Yamiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yamina include Yamileth, Yamilet, Yamila, Yamiles . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis