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Yamani

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Pronounced yah-MAH-nee /jɑːˈmɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic yamani, 'Yemeni; of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side' — a word long associated with good fortune and with the Yemeni agate. Chiefly a surname and adjective in Arabic; its use as a girls' given name in the U.S. is modern, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Three flowing beats: Yamani is Arabic for 'of Yemen', from yamin, 'right hand' (said 'yah-MAH-nee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic yamani, 'Yemeni; of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side' — a word long associated with good fortune and with the Yemeni agate. Chiefly a surname and adjective in Arabic; its use as a girls' given name in the U.S. is modern, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13372 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yamani comes from Arabic yamani, 'of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side'. In Arabic it functions mostly as an adjective and a surname; as a given name for girls in the U.S. it is a modern choice, prized for its rolling sound. We note the shift honestly (said 'yah-MAH-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Arabic-rooted, and richly rhythmic.

Did you know? The Arabic word yamani means 'Yemeni' — and behind it sits yamin, the right hand, long a symbol of good fortune. Its use as a girls' given name is modern, which we note (said 'yah-MAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Yamani — Arabic yamani 'of Yemen'; yamin 'right hand'; modern given-name use

Variations

YamaniYemeniYamna

Nicknames

YamiMani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yamani mean?

Yamani is Arabic for 'of Yemen', built on yamin, 'right hand; right side'.

How do you pronounce Yamani?

It's said yah-MAH-nee /jɑːˈmɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yamani a boy or girl name?

Yamani is used here as a girl's name; in Arabic it also serves as a surname and can be used for either sex.

How popular is Yamani?

Yamani is a rare name for girls in the U.S.