Baby Names Starting with Y

Hebrew name meaning 'one who sings' or 'to sing.'

Possibly from indigenous Mesoamerican origin; exact meaning uncertain

One who sings; represents joy and musical talent.

Fierce warrior of great glory; a Slavic name combining elements for fierceness and fame.

A flowering plant known for its medicinal properties in traditional herbalism and natural medicine.

Ukrainian variant of Irina; derived from Greek Eirene, meaning peace and tranquility.

Jasmine flower, representing grace, beauty, and delicate sweetness.

Persian name meaning 'jasmine', the fragrant flower.

Related to the Quranic surah Yasin; an Arabic name with spiritual significance in Islam.

Easy, simple, prosperous; one who facilitates ease

Jasmine flower

Means fame, splendor, or brilliance.

He will overcome; diminutive of Yakov (Jacob), from Hebrew roots meaning supplanter.

Straight or upright; represents honesty and integrity

Fame or glory; represents renown and distinction.

Glorious, illustrious, or famous. From Sanskrit 'yasha' meaning glory and fame.

Famous or glory. Sanskrit diminutive derived from 'Yash' (fame).

God is salvation; represents divine redemption

Glorious and radiant. From Sanskrit yash (glory, fame) and vi (having).

Glory and victory combined; relates to Sanskrit concepts of fame and triumph.

Likely variant of Isaiah, meaning God is salvation in Hebrew.

Related to Surah Yaseen of the Quran; a variant spelling of Yasin.

From the Quranic chapter Yasin, signifying spiritual guidance and divine protection.

Easy, prosperous, or gentle; symbolizing comfort and ease.

Related to Yasmine/Yasmin from Arabic 'yasmin' (jasmine flower); represents elegance and grace.

Jasmine flower; variant of Yasmin from Persian and Arabic origins relating to fragrance.

Jasmine flower, gift from God

Jasmine flower; symbolizing grace and beauty

Variant spelling of Yasmin, meaning 'jasmine flower' in Persian and Arabic.

Refers to the primary liturgical text of Zoroastrianism; connotes sacred worship and ritual.

Refers to Sura Yaseen (Chapter 36) of the Quran, one of Islam's most revered chapters.

Arabic name meaning 'wealthy', 'flourishing', or 'easy'.

Arabic name possibly from Yasin, a chapter of the Quran, or meaning 'easy' or 'smooth'.

Strong supporter or sustainer; from Arabic Surah Ya-Sin in the Quran.

Easy, simple, or lenient; an Arabic name signifying ease or comfort.

Variant spelling of Yasmin, an Arabic/Persian name meaning 'jasmine flower' symbolizing beauty and grace.

Jasmine flower. A fragrant flower symbolizing grace, elegance, and beauty.

Child of peace; 'yasu' means peaceful or calm and 'ko' means child.

Meaning varies by kanji used; Japanese name.

Truthful, meaningful from Sanskrit roots meaning truth and purpose

Bright, brilliant

Archer; related to the yew tree

Fierce, stern, or brave in Turkish.

Born on Thursday; associated with strength, determination, and leadership

Mother, grandmother, or grandmother figure in various African languages

Bloom or flower. Represents flourishing and natural beauty.

God, divine being

Will increase; from Arabic meaning to grow or prosper, variant of Yazid

Related to the Tamil stringed instrument 'yazh'; carries musical and artistic significance.

He will increase; signifies growth and prosperity.

Jasmine flower; a gift from God, symbolizing grace and beauty.

Jasmine flower

Variant of Yasmin or Jasmine, derived from Persian and Arabic origins, the jasmine flower representing grace and elegance.

God will strengthen, Hebrew form of Ezekiel

God strengthens or God will strengthen; represents divine power and protection.

Beloved of God; expressing deep affection and favor from the divine.

Son of Jeffrey

Arabic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Symbolizes divine favor and blessing.

God is salvation. The Hebrew form of Joshua, from 'Yah' (God) and 'shua' (salvation).

Praised; one who praises; related to Judah.

From Hebrew 'Yehudith' meaning 'from Judah' or 'Judean woman,' the feminine form of Judah.

Hebrew name meaning woman of Judah or Jewish woman, reflecting biblical heritage and faith.

Arabic form of John; derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'

God is my strength; from Hebrew 'Yah' (God) and 'kusiel' (strength).

Russian form of Helen, meaning 'shining' or 'bright one' in Greek.

Living, alive; variant of Eliz/Aliz

Of Mary or relating to Miriam in Amharic tradition, often invoking the Virgin Mary.

Ethiopian variant combining the Amharic prefix 'Ye' (the) with Maryam (Mary). Associated with Christian veneration and purity.

Mother of the fishes; Yoruba goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility in West African Santería tradition.

Cloud or sky in Southeast Asian languages, suggesting lightness and freedom.

New; derived from the Turkish word yeni.

Fair one; variant of Jennifer with Welsh/Cornish roots

Fair, white wave; a modern variant of Jennifer.

A gossipy or talkative woman; one who likes to chat or spread news

Virtuous or gracious, variant spelling of Yentl from Yiddish.

God is merciful or Moon of God. Hebrew name expressing divine compassion.

Variant of Geraldine, meaning 'spear ruler' from Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (ruler).

An endemic Canary Islands name with possible Guanche indigenous origins of uncertain meaning.