girl's name
Ymelda
ih-MEL-duh (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Ymelda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1985 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 1953, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ymelda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ymelda?
In 1985, Ymelda 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.
Where Ymelda Is Used
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 Ymelda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ymelda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ymelda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ymelda
- Spanish ih-MEL-duh
Sibling Names for Ymelda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ymelda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ymelda
How popular is the name Ymelda?
In 1985, Ymelda 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 Ymelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Ymelda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ymelda?
Ymelda has 3 syllables.
When was Ymelda most popular?
Ymelda peaked in 1953, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.