Yamilette
A feminine name with origins in Arabic and Spanish meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 624 living Americans carry the first name Yamilette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yamilette today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yamilette births was 2007 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yamilette. 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.
People living today
624
~ 1 in 549,286 Americans
Peak year
2007
40 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,912
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Yamilette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yamilette from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 268 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
Yamilette 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 Yamilette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yamilettes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Yamilette, while New Jersey, Florida, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yamilette
The given name Yamilette is a feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Arabic name Yamila, which means "beautiful, graceful, or pretty." The name itself is believed to have emerged in the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Moorish rule, which spanned from the 8th to the 15th centuries.
The root of the name Yamila can be traced back to the Arabic word "jamila," which means "beautiful" or "pretty." This word is derived from the Arabic root "j-m-l," which is associated with beauty, grace, and elegance. The addition of the Spanish diminutive suffix "-ette" to form Yamilette is a common practice in Spanish naming conventions, often used to create affectionate or endearing versions of names.
While the name Yamilette does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Muslim population of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded examples of the name Yamilette are found in Spanish birth records and historical documents from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yamilette, although it is not as common as its root name, Yamila. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Yamilette García (1900-1980), a Cuban painter and sculptor known for her vibrant depictions of Afro-Cuban culture.
Another notable figure was Yamilette Galarza (1925-2010), a Puerto Rican educator and activist who dedicated her life to promoting literacy and education in underprivileged communities. She founded several educational organizations and received numerous awards for her contributions to education.
In the field of literature, Yamilette Rubio (born 1964) is a renowned Colombian writer and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the female experience. Her poetry collections and novels have received critical acclaim and several literary awards.
Yamilette Carrión (born 1977) is a Puerto Rican actress and television host known for her roles in various telenovelas and her work as a host on various Spanish-language television shows.
Yamilette Velázquez (born 1989) is a Mexican-American professional soccer player who has represented the United States women's national soccer team and played for various professional clubs in the United States and Europe.
People
Yamilette + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yamilette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yamilette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 624 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yamilette 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 549,286 US residents.
Is Yamilette a common name?
We classify Yamilette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 635 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yamilette most popular?
The single biggest year for Yamilette was 2007, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yamilette is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yamilette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yamilette 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.
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.