776 Youthful Baby Names That Start With Y

Say yes to unique and youthful Y names for your baby.

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Baby names that start with Y are extraordinary and special, just like your little one. This letter holds significant importance in many religions and languages. Historically, many famous figures, including the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and Japanese samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, have names that begin with this letter.

The letter Y we use today is derived from the Greek letter upsilon. In the first century BC, it was reintroduced into Latin with a minor modification, a 'foot,' to distinguish it. It is pronounced similarly to the word 'why.' This letter holds important significance in many different religions. In Egyptian mythology, Y is associated with Hathor, who is represented by the cow's horn. Hathor, the mother of Horus, is known as the son of God. In Egyptian esotericism, the letter Y is also associated with Horus, the hawk god. In Hebrew, the letter Y is Yod, which means 'fire.' In Judaism, Yod represents the One God, expressing God's oneness and unity in all living things. These associations lead to finding names beginning with this letter in several languages and cultures.

Masculine, Y-letter names are popular in many cultures as they are celebrated for their unique meanings. For example, Ethiopian Yacob means ‘supplanter’ or ‘holder of the heel,’ Arabic Yasir means ‘to be rich,’ and Arabic Yara means ‘friend’ or ‘helper.’

Similarly, many feminine names that share Y as an initial were also quite popular during the last century. These include Arabic and Hebrew Yasmin meaning ‘jasmine,’ French and English Yvette meaning ‘yew,’ and Spanish and English Yolanda meaning ‘violet’ (1). Gender-neutral options such as Chinese Yang, Hebrew Yona, and French Yanick are also loved by many parents for their meaningful associations. Inspired by these popular names and their associations in different cultures, many parents choose to give Y names to their babies.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Yusuf	Boy	God increases in piety, power, and influence
Yaretzi	Girl	You will always be loved
Yara	Girl	Lady of the lake
Yosef	Boy	God shall add
Yareli	Girl	Lady of the water
Yehuda	Boy	God will be praised
Yousef	Boy	Jehovah increases
Yahir	Boy	He will enlighten
Yadiel	Boy	Praise of God
Yael	Boy	Mountain goat

Yamileth	Girl	Beautiful
Yaakov	Boy	Supplanter or he who follows after
Yahya	Boy	The almighty is gracious
Yaseen	Unisex	Leader, enlightened, compassionate
Yasir	Boy	Easy-going and prosperous
Yuna	Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness
Yaritza	Girl	Water lady
Yuri	Unisex	Lily; Light
Yasmine	Girl	Jasmine flower
Youssef	Boy	God increases; God will add

Yoel	Boy	God is willing
Yusra	Girl	Wealth; Ease
Yair	Boy	God will teach
Yakov	Boy	Supplanter or holder of the heel
Yaneli	Girl	God is gracious
Yasin	Boy	Healer, kind-hearted, compassionate
Yuliana	Girl	Youthful
Yvette	Girl	A skilled archer
Yunus	Boy	Dove; Jonah
Yeshua	Unisex	Savior or God saves

Yazan	Boy	A determined man
Yousuf	Boy	God increases; God will add
Yazmin	Girl	Flower or jasmine
Yohan	Boy	God is gracious
Yehoshua	Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Yamilet	Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Yesenia	Girl	Palm tree
Yuvaan	Unisex	Youthful, energetic, strong
Yehudis	Girl	Praised
Yana	Unisex	God is gracious

Yitty	Unisex	Jewish woman; Home ruler
Yasmeen	Girl	Jasmine flower
Yasiel	Unisex	Driven; Charismatic; Adventurous
Yerik	Boy	Strong ruler; Appointed by God
Yariel	Unisex	Lion of God
Yoselin	Girl	Little Goth
Yailin	Unisex	God is most powerful
Younis	Girl	Dove; Peaceful
Yousif	Boy	God increases
Yatziri	Girl	Gift of God

Yasser	Girl	Easy-going, compassionate, resourceful
Yvonne	Girl	Archer's bow
Yash	Boy	Victory or glory
Yisrael	Boy	To struggle with God
Yechiel	Boy	May God live
Yusef	Boy	He will add
Yuvraj	Boy	Prince or heir apparent
Yocheved	Girl	God's honor
Yuvan	Boy	Youthful
Yulissa	Girl	A beautiful girl

Yohanna	Boy	Gift of God
Yonatan	Boy	God's gift
Yohana	Girl	God is gracious
Yaqub	Boy	Supplanter; Heel grabber
Yossi	Unisex	Gift of God
Yasmina	Girl	Jasmine flower
Ysabella	Girl	God's promise
Younes	Unisex	God is gracious
Yassin	Unisex	One who is rich and prosperous
Yamila	Boy	Beautiful and strong

Yeray	Unisex	He will rise; Elevated
Yosiah	Boy	Gift of God
Yug	Boy	Age; Generation
Yamir	Unisex	Handsome; Attractive
Yannick	Unisex	God is gracious
Yandel	Unisex	Strong and determined
Yahia	Girl	Gift of God
Yulian	Unisex	Youthful and light-hearted
Yemaya	Unisex	Goddess of the ocean
Yadira	Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend

Yulianna	Girl	Graceful and godly
Yeshaya	Unisex	God is salvation
Yazmine	Boy	Jasmine flower; gift of God
Yumi	Girl	A beautiful archery bow
Yoshua	Unisex	God is salvation
Yosohn	Unisex	Unique; Creative; Brilliant
Yuvin	Unisex	Unique or one-of-a-kind
Yadier	Boy	Strong; Determined; Masculine
Yovani	Boy	God is gracious
Yari	Girl	Water lady

Yessenia	Girl	Palm tree
Yaziel	Unisex	Gift of God
Yared	Boy	A form of Jared; Rose
Yiannis	Boy	God is gracious
Yohannes	Boy	Gift of God
Yahaira	Unisex	Gift from God
Yan	Boy	Beautiful; Gorgeous
Yechezkel	Boy	God will strengthen
Yves	Boy	Yew
Yalitza	Girl	Unique and adventurous

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Names that start with the letter Y are quirky and one-of-a-kind, from the charming Yara to the distinguished Yusuf. The letter holds the number 7 in numerology, which represents the search for mystical knowledge. Y-letter names are also associated with notable figures, which further enhances their appeal. Explore our compilation of baby names to find the perfect moniker for your little one. Whether you're looking for a classic or a modern name with a unique twist, our collection has something for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some nature-inspired names that start with the letter Y?

Nature-inspired names starting with the letter Y include various beautiful options from different cultures. For example, Yaamir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning ‘the moon,’ Yael, a Hebrew masculine name, meaning ‘mountain goat,’ or Yasmin, a girl’s name of Persian origin, meaning ‘jasmine flower,’ not only connect to nature but also carry deep cultural and linguistic roots, making them meaningful and distinctive choices.

2. Who are some celebrities having Y names?

Yes, several celebrities have unique names that start with the letter Y. Yara Sayeh Shahidi is an American actress and producer best known for her role in the sitcom Black-ish. Yasmine Bleeth is an American actress and model noted for her roles in Baywatch and Ryan's Hope. These celebrities have unique Y names and have significantly contributed to their respective fields, making their names well-known and admired.

3. What are some Biblical names that start with Y?

While the Bible predominantly features names that begin with other letters, a few names that start with Y can be found in various translations and contexts. Yahweh is the name of the state God of Israel interprets as 'I am,' 'He That Is,' 'He Who Makes That Which Has Been Made (1).' Yeshua, an alternative form of Yehoshua or Joshua, appears in the later books of the Hebrew Bible and is derived from the English spelling Jesus.

4. What are some royal names that start with Y?

A popular royal name starting with Y is Yolanda, a Greek feminine name meaning ‘violet,’ which has been borne by several regal figures. Among them, Yolanda of Flanders was the Empress of the Latin Empire in Constantinople during the 13th century. Valiant of Hungary or Yolanda of Hungary, was the queen of Aragon in the 13th century and the second wife of King James I of Aragon. These examples show that this name has been associated with nobility and royalty throughout history.

References

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Social Security Administration.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
Yahweh.
https://www.worldhistory.org/Yahweh/

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