Boy · #12,053 in 2026

Yaxye

The Baho Nugaaleed, is a loose Somali clan confederation that is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family. The primary homeland of these clans include the regions of Sool and Togdheer in Somaliland, the Lower Juba region in Somalia and the Dollo Zone in Ethiopia.

Current Rank
#12,053
Peak Rank
#12,053 (2006)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2006
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#12053
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Yaxye

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Baho Nugaaleed, is a loose Somali clan confederation that is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family. The primary homeland of these clans include the regions of Sool and Togdheer in Somaliland, the Lower Juba region in Somalia and the Dollo Zone in Ethiopia.

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The Story of Yaxye

Yaxye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 5 Yaxyes were born — ranking #12,053 that year. As of 2026, Yaxye ranks #12,053 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yaxyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yaxye

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

  • Yaks
  • Yax
  • Yacks
  • Waxy
  • Yikes
  • Yolks
  • Yokes
  • Ukes
  • Yakka
  • Yucks
  • Yuks
  • Jaqua

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yaxye

What does the name Yaxye mean?
The Baho Nugaaleed, is a loose Somali clan confederation that is part of the Dhulbahante clan-family. The primary homeland of these clans include the regions of Sool and Togdheer in Somaliland, the Lower Juba region in Somalia and the Dollo Zone in Ethiopia.
How popular is Yaxye in 2026?
In 2026, Yaxye ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yaxye most popular?
Yaxye reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #12,053 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Yaxye a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yaxye is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Yaxye?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yaxye include Aaryon, Aba, Abdelhadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yaxye

Yaxye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yaxye's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #12,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Yaxye'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.