Find out how popular the first name Yeimy has been for the last 32 years (from 1992 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yeimy by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Yeimy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 59 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yeimy.

The history of the first name Yeimy

The name Yeimy is a variant spelling of the Spanish name Yeimi, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Jemima. The Hebrew name Jemima is derived from the Hebrew words "yom" meaning "day" and "amah" meaning "mother" or "warm one". Together, Jemima can be interpreted as meaning "day mother" or "warm dove".

In the Bible, Jemima is mentioned as one of the three beautiful daughters of Job in the Old Testament Book of Job. The Book of Job is believed to have been written sometime between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE, providing an early historical reference for this name.

The Spanish variant Yeimi emerged as a result of the influence of Hebrew names in Spain during the period of Jewish settlement in the region. The spelling variation Yeimy likely arose from regional pronunciation differences or as a creative spelling choice by parents.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yeimy was Yeimy Hernández, a Colombian singer and actress born in 1986. Another notable figure was Yeimy Cáceres, a Colombian footballer who played as a defender for the Colombia women's national football team in the early 2000s.

In the field of literature, Yeimy Paredes is a contemporary Colombian writer and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and social issues. Her collection of poems titled "Cantos de la Diáspora" was published in 2018.

Yeimy Castañeda is a Colombian businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded the eco-friendly fashion brand "Yeimy Eco" in 2015, promoting sustainable and ethical clothing production practices.

Yeimy Lizeth Gómez Vásquez was a Colombian journalist and human rights activist who was tragically killed in 2021 while investigating cases of corruption and violence in her local community.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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