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Yamilet

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Pronounced yah-mee-LET /ˌjɑː.miˈlɛt/High

Meaning: beautiful, gracefulMedium

In 30 seconds: Yamilet is a Latinate diminutive of Yamila, from the Arabic jamil meaning beautiful. A melodic three-syllable name popular in Latin America with Arabic and Spanish heritage.
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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish
Meaningbeautiful, graceful
U.S. rank (2025)#2237 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819752025

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

Yamilet is a Spanish-language elaboration of Yamila, itself an adaptation of the Arabic feminine name Jamila (beautiful, graceful). The -et diminutive suffix is a Spanish/Romance embellishment.

Yamilet is popular across Latin America, particularly in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic. In the United States it is common in Hispanic communities, valued for its melodic sound.

Did you know? The Arabic root j-m-l (جمل) gives both jamil (beautiful) and jamal (beauty) — the same root from which names like Jamila, Gamal, and Yamilet all derive, forming a beautiful network of names across Arabic and Latinate cultures.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name: Yamila — name etymology referenceWehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for YamiletUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

YamilaYamilethJamiletJamila

Nicknames

YamiMillie

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Frequently Asked

What does Yamilet mean?

Yamilet means beautiful or graceful, from the Arabic jamil (beautiful) via the Spanish Yamila.

How do you pronounce Yamilet?

Yamilet is pronounced yah-mee-LET (/ˌjɑː.miˈlɛt/), with three syllables.

Is Yamilet a girl's name?

Yes, Yamilet is a feminine name popular in Latin American communities.

How popular is the name Yamilet?

Yamilet is popular across Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and US Hispanic communities.

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