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The Y sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with Y are popular across American, Spanish, English, Hebrew, Japan traditions. Browse all 1,816 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with Y

  • 1,816 names starting with Y are in our database
  • 1,105 girl names and 587 boy names begin with Y
  • 124 gender-neutral names also start with Y
  • Top origins for Y names: American, Spanish, English

Girl Names Starting With Y

1,105 girl names starting with Y — showing top 100

#500
Hebrew
He will be gracious
#501
American
to bloom
#506
Yiddish-speaking communities
Yiddish
#507
Spain
Fiery
#508
Hebrew
A desired gift
#508
American
a variant of the name Aislin
#508
Japan
Japanese
#510
Middle East
Arabic
#514
French
French
#515
China
阴 (yīn) - shadow or feminine aspect of nature
#519
France
French
#519
Arabic
jasmine flower
#521
American
A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'
#523
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
American
Unique
#526
Arabic
ease, comfort
#532
Mexico
Spanish
#533
American
Possibly a variant of the name Kiya or derived from the word 'ya', meaning 'to be' in Hebrew.
#541
India
Rich, Wealthy
#542
Poland
violet flower
#544
American
God is gracious
#544
Israel
deer
#546
Spanish
small
#547
American
Spanish
#552
Mexico
you will always be loved
#553
Turkey
Turkish
#555
Spanish
The God is my salvation
#558
Israel
הֵיָה
#559
Mexico
place of the deer
#560
American
God is gracious.
#565
African
the one who is loved
#566
Spain
Spanish
#584
Arabic
jasmine flower
#591
Hebrew
He will add
#600
American
Unknown
#606
Philippines
Tagalog
#608
American
English
#611
American
A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'
#612
American
Latin
#613
Middle Eastern Countries
Arabic
#617
Mexico
A woman who discerns
#628
Spanish
defender of mankind
#631
Greek
Greek
#631
Japan
優子 (Yūko) meaning 'gentle' or 'superior' coupled with 'child'
#635
Arabic
beautiful
#636
American
a modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Yailin', meaning youthful or cheerful
#636
Japan
beautiful, graceful
#640
Mexico
a variation of Erica or the ruler
#645
Philippines
the pure one
#645
Latin
Violet flower
#647
Japan
幸恵 (Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
#649
Spanish
Violet flower
#653
African
African
#656
Spanish
Spanish
#658
South Korea
the name can mean 'willow tree' or 'wish' depending on the Hanja (characters) used.
#661
Japan
A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season
#662
Spanish
Spanish
#662
American
Spanish
#665
Hispanic countries
Meaning 'a flower', symbolizing beauty and purity.
#667
Spain
Little butterfly
#669
Israel
יוֹנִינָה: meaning 'dove'
#670
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#674
Japan
snow and beautiful
#678
American
Violet flower
#681
Spain
a modern variation of the name Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious'
#683
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#683
Spanish
She is the next extension of God.
#684
American
God is gracious
#685
Puerto Rico
Graceful
#685
Spanish
Spanish
#685
Spanish
a blend of elements that suggest grace or beauty
#689
Spanish
Spanish
#689
American
The one who brings peace
#693
France
derived from 'Yolande', meaning 'violet' or 'purple'
#694
Spanish
a modern blend often associated with 'beautiful'
#701
American
Spanish
#704
Mexico
the butterfly
#713
Japan
Good fortune, good blessings.
#716
American
God's gift
#719
Japan
優しい美しさ (Yasashii Utsukushisa) - Gentle Beauty
#720
Mexico
Spanish
#720
Puerto Rico
A combination of 'battles' or 'fights' and 'grace', often interpreted as 'graceful warrior'.
#722
Spanish
God is my salvation
#725
Japan
to reason or to argue
#726
American
A modern name, possibly a blend of Yvette and Alexis, suggesting a stylish or unique individual.
#726
Israel
Hebrew
#729
Vietnamese
Vietnamese
#730
Hebrew
Joyful or to rejoice
#732
French
yew tree
#733
American
No specific traditional meaning; modern creation.
#736
American
carnival
#749
Native American
Native American
#751
Mexico
Bringer of hope
#752
Caribbean
A beloved name with deep roots
#754
Turkish
new, fresh
#754
Mexico
born during Christmas time
#758
Japanese
to be gentle or to be reasoned
#760
French
supplanter
#762
Spanish
river or water
#769
Puerto Rico
the one who is gracious and beautiful

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Boy Names Starting With Y

587 boy names starting with Y — showing top 100

#493
Arabic↑ Rising
يوسف meaning 'God increases'
#518
Latin
Spanish
#520
Cuba
Spanish
#522
American
Spanish
#530
Arabic
God increases
#540
Hebrew
Hebrew
#550
India
One who is victorious
#563
Israel
beloved
#573
Arabic
God increases
#575
Israel
He will be prosperous
#589
American
Variant of 'Yariel'
#601
USA
Strength, brave heart
#605
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#606
Hebrew
Hebrew
#607
Arabic
God increases
#614
Hebrew
There is, existence
#617
Israel↑ Rising
He will add.
#620
Russia
God saves
#629
Spanish
from the land of rivers
#636
Japan
Japanese
#637
Spanish
he who has been given
#649
Hebrew
God will strengthen
#654
Cuba
Derived from 'Yans' meaning 'to be,' and 'iel' meaning 'God is my.'
#659
Israel
ישאי
#692
India
fame, glory
#695
American
bright, shining
#700
Spanish
Spanish
#702
Hebrew
God is God.
#721
Japan
Japanese
#729
English
a variation of a surname that may mean 'from the Yew tree valley'
#744
Cuba
derived from 'Yandel', referencing a person of valor or strength.
#752
Spanish
Spanish
#753
China
English transliteration; exact meaning varies with characters used.
#754
India
one who is disciplined or devoted
#772
Israel
He will exalt
#778
Japan
Japanese
#781
Israel↑ Rising
praised, thank
#781
Israel
God will increase
#785
Albania
Light or brightness, warmth
#796
Arabic
one who is easy or lenient
#803
Chinese
羽仁, meaning 'feather' and 'benevolent'
#805
Hebrew
God will strengthen
#827
American
Hebrew
#837
Middle Eastern countries
One who has favorable ideas; one who is admired
#843
USA
English
#853
Israel
Derived from 'Jordán', meaning 'to descend'.
#854
Israel
to follow, to supplant
#861
Hebrew
God is gracious.
#867
Spain
Spanish
#872
Japan
One, first
#876
India
Lord of Yoga, God of Yoga
#878
Arabic
He will add
#880
France
Yew tree; archer
#889
Israel
Hebrew
#904
Japan
Japanese
#904
Israel
Hebrew
#909
Israel
He who supplants
#917
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#924
Bulgaria
a diminutive form of the name Ivan, meaning 'John'
#925
Japan
Japanese
#934
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#934
Cuba
God is gracious or God has given.
#939
Japan
Generous and prosperous.
#951
English
Hebrew
#959
Israel
Hebrew
#962
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#968
France
French
#970
Spain
Yahweh is salvation
#975
China
玉军, 意指美玉般的军队
#978
India
beloved, or dear
#980
India
related to the divine feminine
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots

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Unisex Names Starting With Y

124 gender-neutral names starting with Y — showing top 100

#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#518
Spain
Violet flower.
#534
Arabic
ياسمين (Yasmeen) means 'jasmine flower'
#543
Korea
shine; allow; consent
#611
Arabic
jasmine flower
#613
Arabic↑ Rising
Small butterfly
#617
American
Englishman’s estate
#682
Hebrew
to be joyful
#688
China
Chinese
#701
China
怡涵
#702
Chinese
Joy, harmony, or a term related to good fortune.
#703
Spain
A type of flower, often referred to in various cultures as a representation of beauty.
#767
Spanish
a friend, a helper
#773
Arabic
Alive, living
#774
China
意凡
#777
Israel↑ Rising
mountain goat
#782
Spanish
A beloved name with deep roots
#789
Chinese
#825
Arabic
God increases
#833
Ethiopia
to be joyful
#839
Mexico
Hebrew
#840
France
Yew tree
#851
Spanish
Spanish
#859
Arab countries↑ Rising
Arabic
#868
Ethiopia
Amharic
#903
French
Yew tree
#934
China
Chinese
#942
Israel
God is gracious
#964
China
Chinese
#999
Mexico
to be rich, to have wealth
#1021
Kyrgyzstan
earth, land
#1022
Arabic
Arabic
#1022
Russian
Hebrew
#1025
Israel
يָהָב - 'to give' or 'to grant'
#1032
American
A modern variation of the name 'Vanessa', implying butterfly
#1091
American
Spanish
#1126
Amharic
belonging to fortune
#1134
China
Felicitous, brilliant, or elegant
#1149
USA
beacon, light
#1167
China
jade
#1197
France
God is gracious
#1211
South Korea
to meet, to gather; benevolent
#1216
Latin
a type of flowering plant
#1250
Korean
a precious treasure
#1306
Arabic
Arabic
#1328
Spain
pure
#1336
Hebrew
salvation
#1350
English
From the enclosed meadow
#1374
Arabic
wealthy, rich
#1377
Spain
Healer
#1402
Japan
優輝 (gentle brightness)
#1409
China
叶: Leaf or a surname.
#1443
American
from the riverbank
#1448
China
Chinese
#1450
Russia↑ Rising
Lily (Ю́лия)
#1459
Israel
Hebrew
#1460
Japan
to be dependable
#1477
Spain
a type of flower, often associated with beauty or elegance
#1498
Spain
Spanish
#1506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1550
English
Fresh, youthful
#1557
Israel
God is gracious
#1574
American
a beautiful flower
#1584
Indonesian
An invented name, often associated with natural beauty.
#1617
Spain
Possibly derived from the Guanche word meaning 'brave, warrior'.
#1627
India
sacred space, divine womb
#1653
English
Christmas time
#1680
France
French
#1693
China
#1695
Spain
God is my oath
#1696
Spain
Yesica is a variation of the name Jessica, which means 'foresight' or 'to see before'.
#1707
Hebrew
Hebrew
#1733
Russia
земля, фермеры, совестливый
#1786
Cuba
the Lord is gracious
#1821
China
Cherry blossom, intelligent.
#1848
Spanish
Yolanda
#1892
Ethiopia
Amharic
#1893
Israel
to be lifted up
#1910
Ethiopia
God's gift
#1922
Hebrew
אִילָן (Ilan) meaning 'tree'
#1929
American
English
#2436
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is gracious
#2476
Japan↑ Rising
night rain
#2534
USA↑ Rising
To flow
#2944
Greece↑ Rising
A derivative of the name 'Ioannis', meaning 'God is gracious'.
#3556
Hebrew
יונה - Dove
#4211
American↑ Rising
dove
#4990
Japan
to be a reason / the one who is reason
#5240
Greece↑ Rising
gift of God
#5241
Chinese↑ Rising
One who is righteous (义辰)
#5374
Japan
Snow, happiness, or destiny.
#5655
China↑ Rising
叶安 (Yè'ān) - leaf peace
#5904
Arabic
Arabic
#6203
Japan↑ Rising
#6492
Ethiopia↑ Rising
Amharic
#6494
Norway↑ Rising
the first being
#7269
Indonesia↑ Rising
Indonesian
#7271
China
happy, joyful (怡) or to be calm (仪)
#7275
Japanese
Japanese
#7276
France
yew