Yamila
Every Yamila since 1975 — 1,216 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yamila
Yamila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,348 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,216 American babies have been named Yamila. Its peak came in 2017, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yamila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yamila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,348 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,572 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,908 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,216 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,489 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,256 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,846 |
| 2018 | 115 | #1,786 |
| 2017 | 133 | #1,635 |
| 2016 | 76 | #2,445 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,425 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,435 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,478 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,861 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,493 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,073 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,102 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,125 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,293 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,569 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,642 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,278 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,728 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,883 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,310 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,695 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,291 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yamila in 2025?
Yamila ranked #4,348 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yamila?
1,216 babies have been named Yamila in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yamila most popular?
Yamila peaked in 2017, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Yamila a boy or girl name?
Yamila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yamila rising or falling?
Yamila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.