Mariposa vs Yeimi

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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Yeimi

Girl #4,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,855
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yei, Yemy

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Popularity Comparison

Mariposa Rank #4,842
Yeimi Rank #4,855

Mariposa is more popular, ranked #4842 vs #4855 for Yeimi.

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

Yeimi ___

  • Yeimi Valentina
  • Yeimi Sofia
  • Yeimi Isabel
  • Yeimi Lucia
  • Yeimi Andrea
  • Yeimi Camila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariposa

Paloma Soledad Florencia Esperanza Joaquin

If you choose Yeimi

Yolanda Yareli Ximena Emilio Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariposa or Yeimi more popular?

Mariposa is more popular, ranked #4842 compared to Yeimi at #4855 in the United States.

What do Mariposa and Yeimi mean?

Mariposa means "butterfly" (Spanish origin). Yeimi means "supplanter, holder of the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Mariposa and Yeimi boy or girl names?

Mariposa is primarily a girl name. Yeimi is primarily a girl name.

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