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Yamajesty

A name combining the words "yamato" (Japan) and "majesty," conveying grandeur or magnificence.

Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Yamajesty. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yamajesty today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yamajesty births was 2015 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Yamajesty. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yamajesty. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

10

~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans

Peak year

2015

5 babies that year

Average age

10

years old

2016 SSA rank

#14,115

Tracked since 2015

Popularity

Yamajesty: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013452015

Decades

Yamajesty by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yamajesty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s10010

Origin

Meaning and history of Yamajesty

The given name Yamajesty is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient cultures of the East. Its origins can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the classical era.

The name Yamajesty is believed to be a combination of two Sanskrit words – "yama," which means "self-restraint" or "discipline," and "jesty," derived from the word "jyeshtha," meaning "eldest" or "most revered." This amalgamation suggests that the name carries connotations of reverence, honor, and respect for one's elders and the virtues of self-control and discipline.

In the earliest known historical records, the name Yamajesty is found inscribed on ancient stone tablets and manuscripts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, indicating that the name was in use among the Buddhist and Hindu communities of that era.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Yamajesty was a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 1st century CE. He was renowned for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, and his writings on the principles of non-violence continue to influence Eastern philosophies to this day.

In the 6th century CE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Yamajesty Bhattacharya made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. His works were widely studied and debated in the academic circles of ancient India, and he is often credited with laying the foundations for later developments in these fields.

During the medieval period, a celebrated poet and mystic named Yamajesty Rumi (1207-1273) emerged from the Persian-speaking regions of what is now modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. His poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely translated and remain influential in literary circles around the world.

In the 15th century, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar named Yamajesty Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) played a pivotal role in reviving and reforming the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His teachings and philosophical works continue to shape the practices of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism to this day.

Another notable figure bearing the name Yamajesty was a Japanese samurai warrior and strategist who lived during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). Yamajesty Nobunaga (1534-1582) was instrumental in unifying Japan after centuries of civil war and is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Japanese history.

These are just a few examples of the many illustrious individuals who have carried the name Yamajesty throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

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FAQ

Yamajesty: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Yamajesty?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yamajesty going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.

Is Yamajesty a common name?

We classify Yamajesty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Yamajesty most popular?

The single biggest year for Yamajesty was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yamajesty is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yamajesty in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Yamajesty a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yamajesty in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Yamajesty still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Yamajesty in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yamajesty can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people are named Yamajesty?

For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Yamajesty on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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