Yamely
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Yamely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yamely today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yamely births was 2009 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yamely. 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 Yamely. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2009
10 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#17,404
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Yamely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yamely from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 27 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yamely 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 Yamely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yamely
The given name Yamely is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language, although its precise etymological roots are unclear. Some scholars suggest that it may be a variation or a combination of the names Yamila and Amelie, both of which have distinct linguistic backgrounds.
In Arabic, the name Yamila is derived from the word "yamil," meaning "attractive" or "beautiful." It is a popular name in Middle Eastern and North African cultures, particularly in countries with Islamic influences. The name Amelie, on the other hand, has its roots in the Germanic languages and is a variation of the name Amalia, which ultimately traces back to the Gothic word "amal," meaning "work" or "effort."
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the exact name Yamely, its potential connection to the names Yamila and Amelie suggests a blend of cultural influences and linguistic traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name Yamely are relatively recent, with limited information available on its specific origins or historical significance.
Among the notable individuals who have borne the name Yamely throughout history, one can mention:
1. Yamely Gonzalez (born 1985), a Mexican singer and actress known for her participation in the reality show "La Academia."
2. Yamely Caballero (born 1985), a Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Venezuela in 2004.
3. Yamely Martinez (born 1993), a Dominican Republic-born American model and social media influencer.
4. Yamely Ferreira (born 1990), a Brazilian actress and television presenter.
5. Yamely Aguilar (born 1988), a Mexican professional golfer who has competed on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour.
While the name Yamely may not have a rich historical legacy or deep-rooted cultural significance, its unique blend of linguistic influences and its increasing popularity in recent decades have contributed to its recognition and use in various parts of the world.
People
Yamely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yamely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yamely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yamely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yamely 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Yamely a common name?
We classify Yamely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yamely most popular?
The single biggest year for Yamely was 2009, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yamely is about 17 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 Yamely in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yamely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yamely in the SSA data are female. 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 Yamely still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yamely 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 Yamely 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 have the name Yamely?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Yamely, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.