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American names starting with Y include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with Y — quick facts

  • 211 American names begin with the letter Y
  • 171 girl names, 34 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With Y

171 girl names

#501
American
to bloom
#508
American
a variant of the name Aislin
#521
American
A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'
#524
American
Unique
#533
American
Possibly a variant of the name Kiya or derived from the word 'ya', meaning 'to be' in Hebrew.
#544
American
God is gracious
#547
American
a modern feminine name derived from the name Jocelyn, emphasizing beauty and grace.
#560
American
God is gracious.
#600
American
Unknown
#608
American
A modern variant of the name Lakeisha
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
American
Latin
#636
American
a modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Yailin', meaning youthful or cheerful
#662
American
Derived from the name Elissa or meaning 'God is my oath'
#678
American
Violet flower
#684
American
God is gracious
#689
American
The one who brings peace
#701
American
A modern variant combining elements of 'Yule' and 'Lenny,' implying youth or brightness.
#716
American
God's gift
#726
American
A modern name, possibly a blend of Yvette and Alexis, suggesting a stylish or unique individual.
#733
American
No specific traditional meaning; modern creation.
#736
American
carnival
#772
American
African American English
#781
American
A variation of the name Yolanda, associated with violet flowers.
#785
American
young one
#803
American
violet flower
#813
American
Invented name, possibly a combination of 'Yasmin' (flower) and 'Marina' (of the sea).
#827
American
a modern, unique name possibly derived from 'Yarn'
#856
American
A variant of Janice or a combination of Yan and Nissa; may symbolize 'God is gracious'
#857
American
to fly or soar
#895
American
A modern variant of the name Melissa, meaning 'bee'
#905
American
Possibly a variant of the name Yvonne, meaning 'yew tree'
#911
American
to express one’s vision
#915
American
violet flower
#941
American
A variant of Geraldine, meaning 'spear ruler'.
#964
American
bright, shining light
#993
American
a variation of the name Yami with uncertain meaning, often related to the sea or ocean
#1003
American
A derivative of the name 'Yasmin'
#1004
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1009
American
to be gracious
#1016
American
Day
#1032
American
The Lord has seen.
#1032
American
Derived from 'yes,' meaning affirmation or agreement.
#1036
American
American English
#1038
American
A modern variation of the name Jocelyn, meaning 'member of the Gauts tribe'.
#1042
American
Derived from Yolanda, meaning violet flower
#1063
American
Derived from the name Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'.
#1074
American
Joyful; a blend of 'Yai' meaning life and 'line' meaning light
#1075
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1076
American
creative and unique
#1090
American
yew tree
#1091
American
a flowing water
#1096
American
Violet flower; A variant of Yolanda
#1098
American
God is my oath
#1113
American
Modern Creation
#1115
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1117
American
beautiful
#1138
American
Great success)
#1144
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1161
American
A combination of Yasmin and Ashley, typically signifying a place of ash trees and flower.
#1165
American
Variant of the name Yastel, often associated with 'morning star'
#1174
American
a place of many waters
#1179
American
potentially derived from Yvonne, meaning 'yew tree'
#1180
American
Bright
#1186
American
Unknown
#1192
American
unknown meaning
#1211
American
a variant of Elena or Helen
#1212
American
A contemporary variant of the name Yolanda, associated with the meaning 'violet flower'.
#1218
American
Dark, night
#1222
American
A variant of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'.
#1227
American
to be beloved
#1243
American
A name reflecting strong will
#1248
American
a combination of Yadi and Liz, meaning God will uplift
#1249
American
Derived from the creative combination of sounds and meanings, possibly suggesting uniqueness or modernity.
#1259
American
Possible combination of the names Yen and Cindy, signifying harmony and beauty.
#1262
American
Derived from 'yesenia', a name associated with a particular type of tree; it can suggest 'life' or 'nature'.
#1272
American
to bless; happy
#1275
American
One who brings happiness
#1313
American
A form of love
#1313
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1317
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1317
American
a feminine form of 'Yuvan'
#1327
American
Yvonne's variation
#1349
American
God is gracious
#1373
American
jasmine flower
#1395
American
Derived from 'Yen', meaning 'to yearn or desire'.
#1395
American
A modern variant of Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter'.
#1431
American
A flower name
#1447
American
Violet flower; purple
#1480
American
dove, symbol of peace; gracious one
#1489
American
Violet flower
#1495
American
violet flower
#1536
American
Likely a variant of the name Elisa, which means 'God is my oath'.
#1541
American
bright
#1547
American
Derived from Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'
#1551
American
some of those who kill
#1556
American
a variant of the name Ana, which means gracious or full of grace
#1558
American
jasmine flower
#1560
American
Joyful.
#1564
American
A modern creation, often thought to be a combination of 'Ya' which is a common prefix in African American names and 'Kei

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American Boy Names Starting With Y

34 boy names

#522
American
A variant of the name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'
#589
American
Variant of 'Yariel'
#617
American
Englishman’s estate
#695
American
bright, shining
#827
American
He will be exalted; Modern variation of Aiden, meaning 'little fire'.
#917
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1053
American
From the ear meadow.
#1145
American
John's place
#1173
American
a nickname for a New Englander or American
#1188
American
God is gracious
#1280
American
noble
#1410
American
Just, fair
#1478
American
Unknown
#1559
American
little one
#1581
American
He will be enlarged
#1646
American
The name Yamajesty combines the word 'majesty' with the prefix 'Yama,' suggesting someone of high status or nobility.
#3338
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#4107
American↑ Rising
Yahweh will add
#4337
American↑ Rising
Little one, young.
#5909
American↑ Rising
Younger.
#6201
American
A variant of the name Eric, meaning eternal ruler.
#6491
American
A variation of Aiden, meaning 'little fire'.
#7273
American↑ Rising
hoykhe tsipel)
#7704
American
A beloved name with deep roots
American
To be established or to stand firm
American
Yahweh will establish.
American↑ Rising
He will be redeemed
American
A young, steadfast one
American
gift from God
American
Healer
American
Yahweh has saved
American
son of Jeff.
American
Hebrew
American
Son of Yera

American Unisex Names Starting With Y

6 gender-neutral names

#1032
American
A modern variation of the name 'Vanessa', implying butterfly
#1443
American
from the riverbank
#1506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1574
American
a beautiful flower
#1929
American
God has heard
#4211
American↑ Rising
dove; nightingale