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Yardley

Pronunciation: [ y-AHRDL-ee ]

Boy Name #28,867 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yardley is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-AHRDL-ee.

Parents who love the name Yardley often also consider Roslyn, Blitz, Christoffer .

Popularity Over Time

#28,867
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,867
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Yar Yay Yarie Yardie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yardley

Is Yardley a boy or girl name?
Yardley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28867. As a girl name, it is ranked #22082. Yardley is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Yardley?
Yardley is pronounced y-AHRDL-ee.
How popular is the name Yardley?
Yardley is currently ranked #28867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yardley?
Common nicknames for Yardley include Yar, Yay, Yarie, and Yardie.
Is Yardley a common or rare name?
Yardley is an uncommon name, ranked #28867 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yardley

Yardley is a boy name .

Is Yardley a boy or girl name? Yardley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,082. Yardley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Yardley is currently ranked #28,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yardley include Yar, Yay, Yarie, and Yardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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