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Yamina

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningblessed · Arabic

Yamina is an Arabic girl name meaning “blessed”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Yamina has the name Mina hiding inside it.
  • GenerationYamina peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Yamina you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yamina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryYamina first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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hello, little Yamina

US births per million girls, 1978–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Yamina

Yamina is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “blessed”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Yamina

What does the name Yamina mean?

Yamina means “blessed” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Asher (“happy, blessed”), Bennett (“blessed”), Gwen (“white, blessed”) and Gwyneth (“blessed, happy”).

What is the origin of the name Yamina?

Yamina is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Yamina a boy or girl name?

Yamina is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Yamina.

How popular is the name Yamina?

Yamina ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1995, when it reached #7,514. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,346 places.

What names are similar to Yamina?

If you like Yamina, you might also like Asher, Bennett, Gwen and Gwyneth.

What should I know before naming my baby Yamina?

Yamina is an Arabic girl name meaning “blessed”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.