boy's name
Yaman
YAH-man (Arabic)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,103
France
#425
2025 births
Yaman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 97 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Yaman is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 110 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,359 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yaman Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 270 |
How Popular Is Yaman?
In 2025, Yaman was given to 110 babies in France, ranking #425 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Yaman Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yaman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yaman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yaman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yaman
- Arabic YAH-man
Sibling Names for Yaman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yaman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yaman
How popular is the name Yaman?
In 2025, Yaman was given to 110 babies in France, ranking #425 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Yaman a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yaman?
Yaman has 2 syllables.
When was Yaman most popular?
Yaman peaked in 2025, when 110 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Yaman a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yaman currently ranks #425 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.