Baby Names Starting With Y
Names beginning with Y, gathered from every cultural origin in the collection. Each one shows its meaning, origin and how to say it.
20 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.
Girl names
- YalingChinese
Elegant and tinkling like the sound of precious jade pendants.
- YamniLakota
A numerical name traditionally given to a third-born daughter.
- YaraArabic
A delicate name meaning small butterfly or lady of the spring.
- YareliHuichol
A gentle name that signifies the brightness of the water.
- YashviHindi
A name that signifies a girl who is destined for fame, fortune, and success.
- YazgıTurkish
A poetic term referring to one's fate, destiny, or written path.
- Ye RinKorean
This name typically represents brightness and clarity combined with a sense of dignity or jade-like beauty.
- Ye-rinSino-Korean
A lovely name suggesting a girl who is both talented and clear-hearted like jade.
- YeonseoKorean (Sino-Korean)
A graceful name suggesting a calm and auspicious omen like a steady stream.
- YihanChinese
Represents a person who is both proper and possesses a deep, inclusive character.
- YutongChinese
Suggests the beauty of red clouds visible through a gentle, cleansing rain.
Boy names
- YaelHebrew
The name literally translates to the Nubian ibex, a graceful mountain goat native to the Middle East.
- YahyaArabic
The name literally translates to 'he lives' or 'long-lived'.
- YasinArabic
Yasin is a title of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and refers to the 36th chapter of the Quran.
- YasminPersian
This lovely name literally translates to the fragrant jasmine flower.
- YazanArabic
The name Yazan literally refers to 'balance' or 'justice' and is also the name of a historical valley in Yemen.
- YichenChinese
Describes one who transcends the mundane world with elegance and grace.
- YohannAmharic
A timeless name signifying that God is gracious.
- YumaJapanese
A gentle name meaning calm and truthful, reflecting a sincere and steady personality.
- YusufArabic
The name translates to 'God increases' or 'God shall add'.
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