Unisex · #12,120 in 2026

Yamani

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#11,801 (2000)
Total Babies
61
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,801 (61 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,227 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2024
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#11801
Peak Rank
61
Total Count
10
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1974
First Year
1974
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#5227
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Yamani

As a girl name

Yamani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Yamanis were born — ranking #11,801 that year. As of 2026, Yamani ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Yamanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Yamani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 5 Yamanis were born — ranking #5,227 that year. As of 2026, Yamani ranks #5,227 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yamanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Yamani

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamani

What does the name Yamani mean?
Yamani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Yamani in 2026?
In 2026, Yamani ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Yamani most popular?
Yamani reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #11,801 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Yamani a unisex name?
Yes — Yamani is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Yamanis assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Yamani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yamani include Charlia, Sherridan, Jackquelin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yamani

Yamani is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Yamani's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #11,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Yamani'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.