Hafsah vs Yemaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hafsah

Girl #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, collecting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hafsa, Hafs

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Yemaya

Girl #3,659 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mother of waters"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba African Afro-Caribbean Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,659
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yema, Maya, Ema

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Popularity Comparison

Hafsah Rank #3,610
Yemaya Rank #3,659

Hafsah is more popular, ranked #3610 vs #3659 for Yemaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hafsah ___

  • Hafsah Nur
  • Hafsah Zahra
  • Hafsah Maryam
  • Hafsah Fatima
  • Hafsah Aisha
  • Hafsah Amira

Yemaya ___

  • Yemaya Grace
  • Yemaya Simone
  • Yemaya Amara
  • Yemaya Celeste
  • Yemaya Jade
  • Yemaya Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hafsah

Aisha Fatima Zainab Omar Hassan

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hafsah or Yemaya more popular?

Hafsah is more popular, ranked #3610 compared to Yemaya at #3659 in the United States.

What do Hafsah and Yemaya mean?

Hafsah means "gathering, collecting" (Arabic origin). Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin).

Are Hafsah and Yemaya boy or girl names?

Hafsah is primarily a girl name. Yemaya is primarily a girl name.

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