Yamato
Pronunciation: [ y-ahm-AHT-oh ]
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Yamato first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 129 babies have been named Yamato in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yamato is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,502 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,502
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yamato
Yamato is a boy name .
Yamato is currently ranked #25,502 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yamato include Yam, Yama, Yamay, Yamaie, Yay, Yaie, and Yamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yamato include Yaman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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