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Yiska

Gender-neutral name · Native American

Meaningthe night has passed · Navajo

Yiska is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “the night has passed”, with Navajo roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yiska would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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

About the name Yiska

Yiska is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “the night has passed”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Yiska at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.

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Questions about the name Yiska

What does the name Yiska mean?

Yiska means “the night has passed” and comes from Navajo.

What is the origin of the name Yiska?

Yiska is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Navajo. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).

Is Yiska a boy or girl name?

Both. Yiska is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.

What should I know before naming my baby Yiska?

Yiska is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “the night has passed”, with Navajo roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.