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Yameen

♂ Boy

Pronounced yah-MEEN /jɑˈmin/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic yamin, 'the right hand; the right side' (a symbol of blessing, strength and good fortune); also 'an oath'Low

In 30 seconds: The right hand; a blessing: Yameen is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yah-MEEN').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic yamin, 'the right hand; the right side' (a symbol of blessing, strength and good fortune); also 'an oath'
U.S. rank (2024)#8258 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112024

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

Yameen comes from the Arabic yamin, 'the right hand; the right side' (a symbol of blessing, strength and good fortune); also 'an oath'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'yah-MEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, the-right-hand at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Yameen means 'the right hand; the right side' in Arabic — a symbol of blessing, strength and good fortune — a lyrical, classic name (said 'yah-MEEN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Yameen — Arabic etymology

Variations

YaminYameenah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yameen mean?

Yameen is Arabic for 'the right hand; the right side' (a symbol of blessing); also 'an oath'.

How do you pronounce Yameen?

It's said yah-MEEN /jɑˈmin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yameen a boy or girl name?

Yameen is a boy's name.

How popular is Yameen?

Yameen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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