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Yami
Pronounced YAH-mee /ˈjɑː.mi/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit Yami, 'night', and the name of the twin sister of Yama, associated with the river Yamuna. Also a short form of names like Yamileth. A storied, soft name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
The girl's name Yami comes from Sanskrit, 'night', and names the twin sister of Yama tied to the Yamuna river; it also serves as a short form of Yamileth. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as soft and heritage-rich (said 'YAH-mee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and storied.
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What does the name Yami mean?
Yami is Sanskrit for 'night' and names the twin sister of Yama, tied to the Yamuna river.
How do you pronounce Yami?
It's said YAH-mee /ˈjɑː.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yami a boy or girl name?
Yami is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Yami?
Yami is a rare name for girls in the U.S.