Yosemite
Pronunciation: [ y-ohs-EHM-iht-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Yosemite is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-ohs-EHM-iht-ee.
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Yosemite first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 5 babies have been named Yosemite in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yosemite is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #45,633 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #45,633
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yosemite
Yosemite is a girl name .
Yosemite is currently ranked #45,633 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yosemite include Yos, Yose, Yosey, Yoseie, Yosem, Yosemy, Yosemie, Ite, Itey, Yoy, Yoie, and Yoskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yosemite include Yoselin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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