Mariposa vs Yamiles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariposa

Girl #4,842 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,842
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Posa, Ripo

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Yamiles

Girl #4,754 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic Cuban

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,754
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yami, Mily, Yam

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Popularity Comparison

Mariposa Rank #4,842
Yamiles Rank #4,754

Yamiles is more popular, ranked #4754 vs #4842 for Mariposa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariposa ___

  • Mariposa Luz
  • Mariposa Elena
  • Mariposa Rosa
  • Mariposa Jade
  • Mariposa Sol
  • Mariposa Celeste

Yamiles ___

  • Yamiles Rosa
  • Yamiles Valentina
  • Yamiles Sofia
  • Yamiles Isabel
  • Yamiles Carmen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariposa

Paloma Soledad Florencia Esperanza Joaquin

If you choose Yamiles

Yareli Xiomara Adriel Camila Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariposa or Yamiles more popular?

Yamiles is more popular, ranked #4754 compared to Mariposa at #4842 in the United States.

What do Mariposa and Yamiles mean?

Mariposa means "butterfly" (Spanish origin). Yamiles means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Mariposa and Yamiles boy or girl names?

Mariposa is primarily a girl name. Yamiles is primarily a girl name.

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