unisex name
Yamel
yah-MEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 179
Yamel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2013 it was given to 6 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 1999, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yamel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Yamel?
In 2013, Yamel was given to 6 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 Yamel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yamel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yamel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yamel
- English yah-MEL
Sibling Names for Yamel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yamel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yamel
How popular is the name Yamel?
In 2013, Yamel was given to 6 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 Yamel a girl's or a boy's name?
Yamel is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yamel?
Yamel has 2 syllables.
When was Yamel most popular?
Yamel peaked in 1999, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.