Yakima
Pronunciation: [ y-AK-ihm-uh ]
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Yakima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 261 babies have been named Yakima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yakima is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,870 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,870
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yakima
Yakima is a girl name .
Yakima is currently ranked #61,870 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yakima include Yak, Yaki, Yakiy, Yakiie, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yakima include Yakira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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