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👍 Yeab
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How to Pronounce Yeab
Pronounced YAB
🔊 Hear it /ˈjæb/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: A short form of Yeabsira and related Amharic (Ethiopian) names, variously linked to 'work of God; God's doing'; routes uncertain Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A short form of Yeabsira ('work of God'): Yeab. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'YAB').
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Meaning A short form of Yeabsira and related Amharic (Ethiopian) names, variously linked to 'work of God; God's doing'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025) #10641 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births 7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2023
Total births (all-time) ≈ 78
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2023 2016 2025 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 Yeab is a short form of Yeabsira and related Amharic (Ethiopian) names, variously linked to 'work of God; God's doing' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, devout name (said 'YAB').
In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, work-of-God at the root, and devout.
Did you know? Yeab is a short form of Yeabsira and related Amharic (Ethiopian) names, variously linked to 'work of God; God's doing' — a crisp, devout name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'YAB').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Yeabsira — routes uncertain
Variations Yeabsira Yab
Nicknames —
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Yeab… Yonas — a fellow Ethiopian boys' name Nahom — a companion Ethiopian boys' name Abel — a sound-neighbor Ethiopian boys' name Eyoab — a fellow Amharic choice Yodahe — shares Yeab's Amharic roots Frequently Asked What does the name Yeab mean? Yeab is a short form of Yeabsira ('work of God') and related Amharic names; the routes are uncertain.
How do you pronounce Yeab? It's said YAB /ˈjæb/ — one syllable.
Is Yeab a boy or girl name? Yeab is a boy's name.
How popular is Yeab? Yeab is a very rare name in the U.S.
