Girl nameCurrently #3,684 in the USRising
Yemaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
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Yemaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yemaya |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 42 |
Yemaya through the decades
- Yemaya peaked in 2023, when 57 babies were named Yemaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yemaya has risen 322% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yemaya currently ranks #3,684 in the US and is on the rise.