Is Yaman a boy's or girl's name?

Yaman is primarily a boy's name.

When was Yaman most popular?

Yaman reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 72 births that year. It is currently ranked #2088 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Yaman?

Yaman is currently ranked #2088 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 323 babies since 1997.

Yaman

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#2088▲ 1904in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Archaic form of Yemen.

Yaman is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic yaman, meaning 'good fortune, prosperity, auspiciousness.' Yemen (Arabic: al-Yaman) takes its name from this root, and the name has been used across Arab cultures as an expression of hopeful blessing for a son.

Yaman is a name of pure optimism — to name a son prosperity and good fortune is one of the most direct blessings a parent can give, and the name's clean sound makes it easy to carry with quiet dignity.

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Popularity Over Time

Yaman has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yaman
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	171	#3875	▲
2010s	115	#8376	▲
2000s	29	#10416	▲
1990s	8	#7263	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 1997–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yaman
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	72	#2088	+44 (157.1%)
2023	28	#3992	0
2022	28	#3983	+6 (27.3%)
2021	22	#4618	+1 (4.8%)
2020	21	#4692	-12 (-36.4%)
2019	33	#3489	+17 (106.3%)
2018	16	#5758	+3 (23.1%)
2017	13	#6657	+1 (8.3%)
2016	12	#7133	+7 (140.0%)
2015	5	#13964	-8 (-61.5%)
2014	13	#6611	+4 (44.4%)
2013	9	#8752	0
2012	9	#8838	+4 (80.0%)
2010	5	#14179	0
2008	5	#14533	0
2003	5	#12708	-5 (-50.0%)
2002	10	#7032	+1 (11.1%)
2000	9	#7389	+1 (12.5%)
1997	8	#7263	—