girl's name
Yamilka
yah-MEEL-kah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 84
Yamilka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 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 2005, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yamilka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Yamilka?
In 2015, Yamilka 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 Yamilka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yamilka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yamilka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yamilka
- Spanish yah-MEEL-kah
Sibling Names for Yamilka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yamilka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yamilka
How popular is the name Yamilka?
In 2015, Yamilka 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 Yamilka a girl's or a boy's name?
Yamilka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yamilka?
Yamilka has 3 syllables.
When was Yamilka most popular?
Yamilka peaked in 2005, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.