Baby Names That Start With Y
Y-names are scarce and striking: Yara, Yusuf, and Yosef lead a small set drawing on Arabic, Hebrew, and Brazilian currents. A Y initial almost guarantees your child will not share it, which is precisely why some parents seek the letter out. The list below holds 298 researched Y names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Arabic the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Yara (No. 507 for girls) and Yusuf (No. 450 for boys) lead the Y names.
Browse Baby Names Beginning With Y
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Baby Names That Start With Y List
298 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Yusuf
Meaning: He will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#2
Yahya
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#3
Yunus
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#4
Yaqub
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#5
Yaseen
Meaning: Name of a Quranic chapter
Origin: Arabic
#6
Yousef
Meaning: He will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#7
Yousuf
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#8
Yasin
Meaning: Quranic letters, meaning uncertain
Origin: Arabic
#9
Yuvraj
Meaning: Young prince, heir apparent
Origin: Sanskrit / Hindi
#10
Yazan
Meaning: Ancient Arabian tribe name or balance
Origin: Arabic
#11
Yasir
Meaning: Easy-going, prosperous
Origin: Arabic
#12
Yusha
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#13
Younes
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#14
Yash
Meaning: Fame, glory
Origin: Sanskrit
#15
Yusef
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#16
Yuvaan
Meaning: Young, youthful
Origin: Sanskrit
#17
Younis
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#18
Yanis
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Greek / Hebrew
#19
Yisroel
Meaning: God contends
Origin: Hebrew / Yiddish
#20
Yosef
Meaning: He will add
Origin: Hebrew
#21
Youssef
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#22
Yohan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: French / Hebrew
#23
Yousif
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#24
Yehuda
Meaning: Praised
Origin: Hebrew
#25
Yakov
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Hebrew / Slavic
#26
Yaman
Meaning: Blessed, right-hand side, or Yemen-related
Origin: Arabic / Turkish
#27
Yasser
Meaning: Easy-going, prosperous
Origin: Arabic
#28
Yousaf
Meaning: God will add
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew variant
#29
Yaqoob
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew variant
#30
Yunis
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew variant
#31
Yuvan
Meaning: Young, youthful
Origin: Sanskrit variant
#32
Yakub
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Slavic
#33
Younus
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew variant
#34
Yassin
Meaning: Name of a Quranic chapter
Origin: Arabic
#35
Yug
Meaning: Era, age, generation
Origin: Sanskrit
#36
Yannis
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Greek / Hebrew
#37
Yazdan
Meaning: God, divinity
Origin: Persian
#38
Yoel
Meaning: Yahweh is God
Origin: Hebrew
#39
Yameen
Meaning: Right hand, blessed, oath
Origin: Arabic
#40
Yitzchok
Meaning: He will laugh
Origin: Hebrew / Yiddish
#41
Yossi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Youcef
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Yad
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Yamin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Yugan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Yuvin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Yamen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#48
Yigit
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Yaakov
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Yaqoub
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Yusra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#52
Yara
Meaning: Small butterfly or water lady
Origin: Arabic / Brazilian
#53
Yasmin
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Origin: Persian
#54
Yasmine
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#55
Yumna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#56
Yana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#57
Yuna
Meaning: Kindness, moon, or desired
Origin: Japanese / Korean
#58
Yasmeen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#59
Yashvi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#60
Yasmina
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#61
Yashna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Yashika
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#63
Yusrah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#64
Yazmin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#65
Yostina
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#66
Yousra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#67
Yael
Meaning: Mountain goat
Origin: Hebrew
#68
Yaara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#69
Yafa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#70
Yaa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#71
Yashfa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#72
Yoadan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#73
Yumi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Yvonne
Meaning: Yew tree
Origin: French / Germanic
#75
Yahvi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#76
Yehudis
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#77
Yitty
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Yona
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Yagmur
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#80
Yaqeen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#81
Yaran
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Yashasvi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Yasna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Yoana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#85
Yohana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#86
Yohanna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Yalda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Yami
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Yosra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#90
Yusayrah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Yuvika
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Yakout
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#93
Yaleena
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#94
Yalina
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#95
Yasamin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Yasemin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Yaz
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#98
Yazhini
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Yeshna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Yeva
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#101
Yahir
Meaning: He will enlighten
Origin: Hebrew
#102
Yair
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Yandel
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Yadiel
Meaning: God has heard
Origin: Hebrew
#105
Yonatan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Yovani
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Yehoshua
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Yeshua
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Yuri
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Yariel
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Yechiel
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Yamil
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Yonathan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Yitzchak
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Yisrael
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Yancy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Yannick
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Breton / Hebrew
#118
Young
Meaning: The younger one
Origin: English / Scottish
#119
Yoseph
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Yurem
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Yobani
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Yoni
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Yerik
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Yves
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Yan
Meaning: Beautiful, swallow, or strict
Origin: Chinese
#126
Yovany
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Yesenia
Meaning: Palm tree name
Origin: Spanish
#128
Yolanda
Meaning: Violet flower
Origin: Greek / Spanish
#129
Yvette
Meaning: Yew tree
Origin: French / Germanic
#130
Yadira
Meaning: Precious or worthy
Origin: Arabic / Spanish
#131
Yaretzi
Meaning: You will always be loved; modern Nahuatl-associated usage
Origin: Nahuatl / modern Spanish usage
#132
Yareli
Meaning: Modern Spanish usage name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern Spanish / American
#133
Yessenia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Yaritza
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Yoselin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Yuliana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Yajaira
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Yahaira
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Yamileth
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Yamilet
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Yessica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Yulissa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Yarely
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Yaneli
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Yanira
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Yuridia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Yazmine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Yesica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Yanet
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Yaretzy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Yulisa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Yocheved
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Yoselyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Ysabella
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Yanely
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#156
Yaquelin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#157
Yadhira
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#158
Yamile
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#159
Yamilex
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#160
Yulianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#161
Yenifer
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#162
Yecenia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#163
Yuki
Meaning: Snow, happiness
Origin: Japanese
#164
Yu-na
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus elegant Na depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#165
Ye-na
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus elegant Na depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#166
Yu-jin
Meaning: abundant, gentle, or precious Yu plus truthful, precious, or treasure Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#167
Ye-jin
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#168
Ye-eun
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus kindness, grace, or silver Eun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#169
Yun-seul
Meaning: sunlight or moonlight sparkling on ripples
Origin: Korean
#170
Yeon-seo
Meaning: lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon plus auspicious or writing Seo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#171
Yeon-woo
Meaning: lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon plus house, universe, or help Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#172
Yeong-mi
Meaning: flower, glory, or bright Yeong plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#173
Yoon-ji
Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#174
Yoon-seo
Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus auspicious or orderly Seo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#175
Yoon-ah
Meaning: shine, allow, or govern Yoon plus graceful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#176
Yoo-jung
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yoo plus upright or affection Jeong depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#177
Yu-ri
Meaning: glass in Korean word usage, or gentle Yu plus benefit/order Ri depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#178
Ye-ji
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#179
Ye-rin
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus jade, refined, or neighbour Rin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#180
Ye-jun
Meaning: art, grace, or brightness Ye plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#181
Yu-jun
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#182
Yun-woo
Meaning: govern, allow, or shine Yun plus house, universe, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#183
Young-ho
Meaning: flower, brave, or eternal Young plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#184
Young-min
Meaning: flower, brave, or eternal Young plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#185
Yong-jun
Meaning: dragon, brave, or use Yong plus talented or handsome Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#186
Yong-ho
Meaning: dragon or brave Yong plus greatness, lake, or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#187
Yu-chan
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus praise or bright Chan depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#188
Yu-bin
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus refined, bright, or guest Bin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#189
Yu-hyeon
Meaning: gentle, abundant, or precious Yu plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#190
Yen
Meaning: Peaceful, swallow bird, or safe depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#191
Yuwadee
Meaning: young woman
Origin: Thai
#192
Yuthana
Meaning: battle or warfare
Origin: Thai
#193
Yoandri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#194
Yadier
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Yahia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#196
Yasiel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#197
Yamir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#198
Yeshaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#199
Yaniel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#200
Yafet
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#201
Yusif
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#202
Yeray
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#203
Yareth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#204
Yohannes
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Yahshua
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#206
Yahel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#207
Yaser
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Yulian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Yeison
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Yadriel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Yonah
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Hebrew
#212
Yoshua
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Yahye
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Yohandry
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Yago
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Yeiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Yoandry
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#218
Yanni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Yechezkel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#220
Yassine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#221
Yianni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Yann
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Yazid
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Yanuel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Yassir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Yaroslav
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Yazeed
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#228
Yuriel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Yates
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Yishai
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Yazen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#232
Yarel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Yaziel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Yosiah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Yaiden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#236
Yuma
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#237
Yadir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Yehonatan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Yared
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Yecheskel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Yatziri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Yurani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Yamila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Yatzil
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Yaiza
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Yuritzi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Yareni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Yatziry
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Yelitza
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Yides
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Yetzali
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Yui
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Yeimy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Yaindhi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#255
Yzabella
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Yaneth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Yari
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Yocelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#259
Yoshigei
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Yulia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Yeilin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Yaelis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Yocelin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#264
Yuriana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#265
Yanelly
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Yarielis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Yemaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Yurany
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#269
Ysabel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#270
Yakira
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Yailin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Yanelis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#273
Yanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Yesli
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Yaira
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#276
Yliana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#277
Yeshia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#278
Yilia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Yalitza
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Yaslin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Yuvia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Yuli
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Yalena
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#284
Yeily
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Yulieth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#286
Yarelis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#287
Yamilette
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#288
Ysabelle
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Yang
Meaning: Sun, poplar, or ocean depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#290
Yi
Meaning: Joy, justice, art, or suitable depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#291
Ying
Meaning: Hero, flower, or clever depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#292
Yong
Meaning: Brave, eternal, or sing depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#293
Yu
Meaning: Jade, rain, or universe depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#294
Yuan
Meaning: Origin, garden, or round depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#295
Yue
Meaning: Moon, joy, or music depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#296
Yun
Meaning: Cloud, allow, or melody depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#297
Yngve
Meaning: Ancestor or Ing devotee
Origin: Scandinavian
#298
Yelena
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Russian / Greek
How To Use This Y Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of Y names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 153 girl names, 136 boy names, and 9 unisex names beginning with Y.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with Y and baby boy names that start with Y.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short Y names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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Y Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual Y shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
40
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Yash, Yug, Yoel, Yad, Yara, Yana.
Medium names
234
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Yusuf, Yahya, Yunus, Yaqub, Yaseen, Yousef.
Long names
24
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Yitzchok, Yashasvi, Yusayrah, Yehoshua, Yonathan, Yitzchak.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
74
Examples: Yahya, Yusha, Yehuda, Yusra, Yara, Yumna.
Ends in N
53
Examples: Yaseen, Yasin, Yazan, Yuvaan, Yohan, Yaman.
Ends in I
35
Examples: Yossi, Yashvi, Yumi, Yahvi, Yashasvi, Yami.
Ends in L
22
Examples: Yisroel, Yoel, Yael, Yandel, Yadiel, Yariel.
Popular Y Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count Y names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Yara rank #507 - 585 births
- Yaretzi rank #672 - 422 births
- Yareli rank #794 - 343 births
- Yuna rank #952 - 271 births
- Yasmin rank #959 - 269 births
Boy names
View list- Yusuf rank #450 - 698 births
- Yahya rank #616 - 455 births
- Yosef rank #665 - 413 births
- Yehuda rank #741 - 351 births
- Yousef rank #745 - 349 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Yusuf, Yahya, Yunus, Yaqub, Yaseen, Yousef, Yousuf, Yasin.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Yazan, Yosef, Yehuda, Yakov, Yug, Yannis, Yoel, Yvonne.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Yahir, Yair, Yandel, Yadiel, Yonatan, Yovani, Yehoshua, Yeshua.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Yara, Yasmin, Yael, Yvonne, Yesenia, Yolanda, Yvette, Yuki.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Yusuf, Yahya, Yunus, Yaqub, Yaseen, Yousef, Yousuf, Yasin.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Yoandri, Yadier, Yahia, Yasiel, Yamir, Yeshaya, Yaniel, Yafet.
How To Use This List
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