Yama Name Popularity and Statistics
Yama is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Yama?
Yama is spelled Y-A-M-A. The name has 4 letters.
Yama Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,803
Recorded Births12
- Boys usage rose 3,020 places to #6,803 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Yama Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1989 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1994 | Boys | 8 | #6,372 |
| 1993 | Boys | 9 | #5,771 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1991 | Boys | 9 | #5,521 |
| 1990 | Boys | 8 | #5,823 |
| 1989 | Boys | 7 | #6,229 |
When Was Yama Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #6,803
1993 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #5,771
1991 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #5,521
1994 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,372
Where Yama Ranked Highest in 1992
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,200 | 5 |