Boy · #4,907 in 2026

Yamal

Current Rank
#4,907
Peak Rank
#4,907 (1971)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
1971
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#4907
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Yamal

Yamal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 5 Yamals were born — ranking #4,907 that year. As of 2026, Yamal ranks #4,907 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yamals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yamal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yamal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Yaml
  • Unil
  • Hummel
  • Huml
  • Hummell
  • Rummel
  • Kummel
  • Rummell
  • Himmel
  • Jamil
  • Hemel
  • Jemal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yamal

What does the name Yamal mean?
Yamal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Yamal in 2026?
In 2026, Yamal ranks #4,907 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yamal most popular?
Yamal reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #4,907 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Yamal a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yamal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Yamal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yamal include Albertico, Almondo, Altie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Albertico
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Almondo
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Altie
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Anissa
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Arlandus
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Arlondo
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Aseem
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Breh
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About the name Yamal

Yamal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yamal's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #4,907. Use the chart and map above to compare Yamal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.