Yemaya
2 countries#4460 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yemaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
495 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #4460 · peaked in 2023 with 57 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yemaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #13606 | — |
| 2007 | #10818 | ↑2788 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↓4587 |
| 2009 | #9975 | ↑5430 |
| 2010 | #10451 | ↓476 |
| 2011 | #10374 | ↑77 |
| 2012 | #14962 | ↓4588 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↑3962 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↓3558 |
| 2015 | #6721 | ↑7837 |
| 2016 | #6401 | ↑320 |
| 2017 | #5821 | ↑580 |
| 2018 | #5315 | ↑506 |
| 2019 | #4260 | ↑1055 |
| 2020 | #3735 | ↑525 |
| 2021 | #3250 | ↑485 |
| 2022 | #3171 | ↑79 |
| 2023 | #2936 | ↑235 |
| 2024 | #3639 | ↓703 |
| 2025 | #4460 | ↓821 |
Frequently asked questions about Yemaya
Is Yemaya a popular name?
Yes — Yemaya currently ranks #4460 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Yemaya more common for boys or girls?
Yemaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yemaya most popular?
Yemaya peaked in 2023 in United States, with 57 recorded births that year.
Is Yemaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yemaya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #13147 in 1991 to #4460 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Yemaya?
At least 510 babies have been recorded with the name Yemaya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Yemaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yemaya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Yemaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Yemaya include Vega, Yulia.
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