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Yemaya
GirlMeaning of Yemaya: Yoruba: 'mother whose children are like fish'
Yemaya is a girl's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 4330th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4330
31 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
495
First recorded 1991 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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