How many girl names starting with y are in this list?

This list currently has 15 names, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and popularity meter. We add new names regularly.

What are the most popular girl names starting with y?

The most popular here right now are Yasmin, Yara, Yuna, Yael, Yan. Each name page shows a popularity meter and its ranking.

How do I choose between these names?

Shortlist a few you love, say them aloud with your surname, and check the meaning on each name's page. You can also blend both parents' names with our free Baby Name Combiner.

Girl Names Starting With Y

15 names with meanings and origins.

Looking for a girl's name that starts with Y? Here are 15 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning and origin.

Top picks

Yasmin — “Jasmine flower”
Yara — “Small butterfly; beloved”
Yuna — “Gentle moon”
Yael — “Mountain goat”
Yan — “Swallow (bird); beautiful”
Yuki — “Snow; happiness”
Yuki — “Snow, happiness”
Yui — “Binding; gentle clothing”
Yashika — “Fame; success”
Yu — “Jade; rain”

Yael
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Mountain goat”
Yaffa
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Beautiful”
Yamini
Girl · Indian · “Night; nocturnal”
Yan
Unisex · Chinese · “Swallow (bird); beautiful”
Yan
Girl · Chinese · “Swallow; beautiful”
Yara
Girl · Arabic · “Small butterfly; beloved”
Yasaman
Girl · Persian · “Jasmine”
Yashika
Girl · Indian · “Fame; success”
Yasmin
Girl · Arabic · “Jasmine flower”
Yu
Unisex · Chinese · “Jade; rain”
Yue
Girl · Chinese · “Moon”
Yui
Girl · Japanese · “Binding; gentle clothing”
Yuki
Unisex · Japanese · “Snow; happiness”
Yuki
Girl · Japanese · “Snow, happiness”
Yuna
Girl · Japanese · “Gentle moon”

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