Baby Names Starting With Y

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The Y sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with Y are popular across American, Japan, Arabic, Mexico, Spanish-speaking countries traditions. Browse all 1,860 names below, or filter by gender to narrow your search.

Arabic and Turkish form of Yosef (see JOSEPH).

Hebrew-speaking Countries

He will be gracious

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

Yiddish-speaking communities

Hebrew-speaking countries

a variant of the name Aislin

From Japanese 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 柚 (yuu) meaning "grapefruit, pomelo, citrus fruit" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na), a phonetic character.

A name of beauty

God is gracious

From Chinese 银 (yín) meaning "silver, money", 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone" or 荫 (yīn) meaning "shade, shelter, protect", as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.

A name derived from the indigenous Nahuatl, involving meanings around 'serpent' or 'to be wise.'

Derived from 'Yann', meaning 'John' or 'God is gracious'

Derived from the Arabic 'Yasmin' meaning 'Jasmine flower'

A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'

A variant of the name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'

A beloved name with deep roots

Arabic countries

Possibly a variant of the name Kiya or derived from the word 'ya', meaning 'to be' in Hebrew.

Variant transcription of YASMIN.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Supplanter, holder of the heel

shine; allow; consent

God is gracious

deer; light, radiance

a modern feminine name derived from the name Jocelyn, emphasizing beauty and grace.

One who is victorious

you will always be loved

Spanish-speaking countries

The God is my salvation

place of the deer

God is gracious.

the one who is loved

Joyful or cheerful.

He will be prosperous

Variant of 'Yariel'

Hebrew-speaking countries

Strength, brave heart

Subtitle or one who shows

Hebrew-speaking countries

He will have compassion, derived from the root word 'racham' (to have compassion or mercy).

A modern variant of the name Lakeisha

A variant form of Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

Small butterfly

Middle Eastern Countries

The name means 'jasmine', a flower symbolizing beauty and love.

There is, existence

Englishman’s estate

A woman who discerns

defender of mankind

Spanish-speaking countries

from the land of rivers

God is gracious

From Japanese 優 (yu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other combinations of kanji.

Yohei can mean 'heroic peace' or 'excellent peace,' depending on the kanji characters used.

a modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Yailin', meaning youthful or cheerful

beautiful, graceful

Spanish-speaking countries

he who has been given

a variation of Erica or the ruler

Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'

God will strengthen

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from 'Yans' meaning 'to be,' and 'iel' meaning 'God is my.'

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from Yamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'elegant.'

the name can mean 'willow tree' or 'wish' depending on the Hanja (characters) used.

A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season

Spanish-speaking countries

A combination of 'Yosef' and 'Selina', meaning God will add or increase, and a derivation of the moon

Derived from the name Elissa or meaning 'God is my oath'

Hispanic countries

Meaning 'a flower', symbolizing beauty and purity.

Little butterfly

Feminine form of YONAH.

Spanish-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

snow and beautiful

a modern variation of the name Ivana, meaning 'God is gracious'

Hebrew-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Spanish-speaking countries

She is the next extension of God.

God is gracious

Spanish-speaking countries

the name is believed to be a variant of 'Izel', meaning 'unique'

Spanish-speaking countries

a blend of elements that suggest grace or beauty

From Chinese 云 (yún) meaning "cloud" or 允 (yǔn) meaning "allow, consent", as well as other Chinese characters which are pronounced in a similar way.

a combination of 'Yari' and 'Beth', often interpreted as 'God's promise'

The one who brings peace

derived from 'Yolande', meaning 'violet' or 'purple'

Spanish-speaking countries

a modern blend often associated with 'beautiful'

bright, shining

A name that combines elements meaning 'strength' and 'rule.'

A modern variant combining elements of 'Yule' and 'Lenny,' implying youth or brightness.

happy and graceful

Hebrew-speaking countries

Joy, harmony, or a term related to good fortune.

A type of flower, often referred to in various cultures as a representation of beauty.

Good fortune, good blessings.

Yasashii Utsukushisa) - Gentle Beauty; हरिणी (Harinī) - The One who is graceful like a doe

small butterfly

A combination of 'battles' or 'fights' and 'grace', often interpreted as 'graceful warrior'.

A name that can mean 'to assist' or 'to help' depending on the kanji used.

God is my salvation

to reason or to argue

A modern name, possibly a blend of Yvette and Alexis, suggesting a stylish or unique individual.

will be honored

a variation of a surname that may mean 'from the Yew tree valley'

Modern Hebrew-speaking communities

Joyful or to rejoice

No specific traditional meaning; modern creation.

derived from 'Yandel', referencing a person of valor or strength.

Native American

Native American

Bringer of hope

Spanish-speaking countries

A variation of Ilario, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.

A beloved name with deep roots

English transliteration; exact meaning varies with characters used.

one who is disciplined or devoted

born during Christmas time

to be gentle or to be reasoned

French-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

a friend, a helper

the one who is gracious and beautiful

beautiful blossom

African American English

Yun' means 'clouds' and 'Xi' means 'creek', together symbolizing natural beauty.

remarkable, outstanding; one who is abundant; generous

A descendant of the god of wealth

Good Law or Good Rule

A variation of the name Yolanda, associated with violet flowers.

eight generations

God will increase

to shine; God will uplift

a form of the name Yolanda, meaning 'violet flower'

Light or brightness, warmth

Chinese-speaking countries

Peach; Brave; God is gracious

beautiful, nature

good or virtuous white; beautiful or graceful

A beautiful flower

Hebrew-speaking regions

one who is easy or lenient

the one who is loved

a blessing or a gift

meaning 'feather' and 'benevolent'; 由恋, which can suggest 'reason' and 'love'

God will strengthen

Persian-speaking countries

colorful island

Invented name, possibly a combination of 'Yasmin' (flower) and 'Marina' (of the sea).

English-speaking countries

a diminutive form of a name, possibly derived from an older English name

God is gracious

One who brings happiness.; Mother of Lord Krishna.

Exalted, highborn

a modern, unique name possibly derived from 'Yarn'

He will be exalted; Modern variation of Aiden, meaning 'little fire'.

she who has a good destiny

Combination of 'Yul' meaning 'moon' and 'Emi' meaning 'beautiful'.

Bright, radiant

Middle Eastern countries

One who has favorable ideas; one who is admired

He will enlighten; He will illuminate

A beloved name with deep roots

bringer of light