Yamina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yamina is an Arabic name meaning “fortunate”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yamina
Yamina is a beautiful and significant name of Arabic origin, primarily used for girls. It is derived from the word "yamin," which means "right hand." Symbolically, the right hand is often associated with strength, honor, and good fortune. Therefore, Yamina can mean "righteous," "blessed," or "fortunate."
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Gender Usage of the Name Yamina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yamina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Yamina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yamina is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.35M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 175K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yamina ranked #3,707 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #6,623 in 2024 — an improvement of 2,916 places. Yamina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,009 in 1982. Its lowest recorded position was #12,774 in 2009. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name rose 8399 places (from #12,106 to #3,707).
Characteristics of the Name Yamina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- Y — Girl Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yamina follows a three-syllable pattern with a stress on the first syllable, providing a clear and deliberate cadence. This structural clarity contributes to an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic. It lacks a singular cultural namesake, so its impact is derived from its poised and traditional phonetic flow.
Middle Names For Yamina
Middle names used with YaminaMethodology
Yamina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Yamina Monet · Yamina Antionette · Yamina Latoia
Middle name suggestions for YaminaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yamina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Yamina Moore · Yamina Mills · Yamina Marsh · Yamina Marks · Yamina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yamina
Sound Like Yamina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yumna · Yomna · Youmna · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Yamina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yaminah · Yamika · Yamila · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Yolanda · Eunice · Yasmin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Yamina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Yamina in ASL
- Y
- a
- m
- i
- n
- a
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