girl's name
Yakima
YAK-ih-maw (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 261
Yakima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yakima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Yakima?
In 2008, Yakima was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yakima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yakima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yakima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yakima
- English YAK-ih-maw
Sibling Names for Yakima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yakima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yakima
How popular is the name Yakima?
In 2008, Yakima was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yakima a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yakima?
Yakima has 3 syllables.
When was Yakima most popular?
Yakima peaked in 1980, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.