Yamilah
Yamilah is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,860 in the US, popular nicknames include Yam, Yay, and Yamie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yamilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 9 babies have been named Yamilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yamilah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,860 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,860
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Yamilah
Yamilah is a girl name .
Yamilah is currently ranked #11,860 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yamilah include Yam, Yay, Yamie, and Yamiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yamilah include Yamileth, Yamilet, Yamila, Yamiles . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis