Yemaya
Every Yemaya since 1991 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yemaya
Yemaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,541 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 495 American babies have been named Yemaya. Its peak came in 2023, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yemaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yemaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,541 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,694 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,974 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,217 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,296 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,775 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,337 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,446 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,034 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,652 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,970 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,442 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,930 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,775 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,160 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,218 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,650 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,428 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,601 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,106 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,973 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #17,581 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yemaya in 2025?
Yemaya ranked #4,541 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yemaya?
495 babies have been named Yemaya in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yemaya most popular?
Yemaya peaked in 2023, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Yemaya a boy or girl name?
Yemaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yemaya rising or falling?
Yemaya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.