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Yamileth

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Pronounced yah-mee-LETH /ˌjɑ.miˈlɛθ/High

Meaning: Exact origin uncertain; likely a Spanish-American coinage related to Yamile or Jamila (Arabic: beautiful); the -eth suffix parallels biblical names like ElizabethMedium

In 30 seconds: A melodic Spanish-American name whose exact origin is uncertain, but likely related to Yamile or the Arabic Jamila ('beautiful'). It is used primarily in Central American and U.S. Hispanic communities.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningExact origin uncertain; likely a Spanish-American coinage related to Yamile or Jamila (Arabic: beautiful); the -eth suffix parallels biblical names like Elizabeth

U.S. rank (2024)#904 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births293 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,397

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

Yamileth does not have a clearly documented ancient etymology. It appears to be a Spanish-American coingage, possibly formed from Yamile (itself possibly from Arabic jamil: beautiful) with the biblical-sounding suffix -eth (as in Elizabeth). The name is well-established in Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador.

In the United States, Yamileth appears primarily in communities with Central American heritage. It ranked #904 for girls in 2024, reflecting the growing diversity of the U.S. naming landscape.

Did you know? Yamileth is common in Nicaragua and Honduras, where it has the feel of a classic name despite being relatively modern — a pattern seen across Latin America where 20th-century coinages quickly become regionally traditional.

Overall data confidence 62%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

YamileYamiléYamilet

Nicknames

YamiMili

Famous Bearers

★Yamileth Mercado (born 1998)
Almendra Yamileth Mercado Duarte (born 16 March 1998 in Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico), known professionally as Yamileth Mercado, is a Mexican professional boxer who held the WBC super-bantamweight world championship from November 2019 through July 2025 — a reign spanning over five years and seven successful title defences. She won the belt by defeating Kenya's Fatuma Zarika by unanimous decision in 2019 and successfully defended it against challengers including Ramla Ali before losing to Britain's Ellie Scotney in a unification bout at Madison Square Garden on 11 July 2025. Mercado compiled a professional record of 24 wins and 4 losses across 28 fights, establishing herself as one of the most active female super-bantamweights of the 2020s.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yamileth mean?

Yamileth's exact origin is uncertain. It is likely a Spanish-American coinage related to Yamile or Arabic Jamila (beautiful), with a biblical-sounding -eth suffix.

How do you pronounce Yamileth?

It's said yah-mee-LETH — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Yamileth a boy or girl name?

Yamileth is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Yamileth?

Yamileth ranked #904 for U.S. girls in 2024.