Yamileth
From Spanish, derived from Arabic جَمِيلَة (jamīla, “Jamila”, literally “beautiful”).
Every Yamileth since 1976 — 6,643 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yamileth
Yamileth is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,026 in 2025 with 245 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 6,643 American babies have been named Yamileth. Its peak came in 2014, when 353 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 Yamileth stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yamileth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 | #1,026 |
| 2024 | 293 | #907 |
| 2023 | 293 | #910 |
| 2022 | 318 | #876 |
| 2021 | 238 | #1,060 |
| 2020 | 260 | #983 |
| 2019 | 251 | #1,027 |
| 2018 | 285 | #938 |
| 2017 | 262 | #994 |
| 2016 | 295 | #933 |
| 2015 | 327 | #855 |
| 2014 | 353 | #798 |
| 2013 | 336 | #805 |
| 2012 | 336 | #800 |
| 2011 | 266 | #964 |
| 2010 | 273 | #943 |
| 2009 | 241 | #1,062 |
| 2008 | 254 | #1,035 |
| 2007 | 230 | #1,128 |
| 2006 | 206 | #1,183 |
| 2005 | 180 | #1,258 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,641 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,476 |
| 2002 | 97 | #1,852 |
| 2001 | 105 | #1,725 |
| 2000 | 136 | #1,380 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,844 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,457 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yamileth mean?
From Spanish, derived from Arabic جَمِيلَة (jamīla, “Jamila”, literally “beautiful”).
How popular is the name Yamileth in 2025?
Yamileth ranked #1,026 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 245 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yamileth?
6,643 babies have been named Yamileth in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yamileth most popular?
Yamileth peaked in 2014, when 353 newborns received the name.
Is Yamileth a boy or girl name?
Yamileth is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yamileth rising or falling?
Yamileth has been roughly stable over the past decade.