How Many People Are Named Yamila?

Complete statistics for the name Yamila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yamila
Very Rare
Arabic

Yamila, a name of Arabic origin, stands out due to its very rare status in the United States, with only 1,172 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 281,502 Americans. The majority of people named Yamila are under 30, highlighting its modern appeal.

~1,172
Living in US
1 in 281,502
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic origin, meaning 'eternal beauty'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Charismatic Sophisticated Magnetic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,946
Worldwide Bearers
#29,455
Global Rank
🇨🇺 Cuba
12,886
🇦🇷 Argentina
8,327
🇺🇸 United States
971
🇪🇸 Spain
886
🇻🇪 Venezuela
860
🇨🇴 Colombia
709
🇨🇱 Chile
516
🇹🇭 Thailand
441
🇺🇾 Uruguay
432
🇲🇽 Mexico
221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,172 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,082
Would be under 30 (91%)
101
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,183 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yamila Through the Generations

Yamila reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 133 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the name continues to grow in favor, with most of its bearers being under 30 years old. As of now, there are 1,172 individuals named Yamila living in the U.S., with 1,082 of them being under 30, indicating a strong presence among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 249
Texas 98
Florida 25
New York 21
North Carolina 15
Georgia 11
Illinois 10
Tennessee 5
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yamila's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Yamila

How Many People Have the Name Yamila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,172 people in the United States currently share the name Yamila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 281,502 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yamila a Common or Rare Name?

Yamila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Yamila Mean?

Yamila means "Arabic origin, meaning 'eternal beauty'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yamila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Yamila Most Popular?

The name Yamila reached peak popularity in 2017, with 133 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yamila?

Approximately 1,172 people named Yamila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,183. That works out to roughly 1 in 281,502 Americans.

Is Yamila a rare name?

Yamila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 281,502 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yamila mean?

Yamila means "Arabic origin, meaning 'eternal beauty'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Yamila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yamila are male and 100% are female.

When was Yamila most popular?

Yamila peaked in 2017 with 133 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,172
All-Time Births1,183
1 in X1 in 281,502
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2017
World Rank#29,455
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.