Baby names starting with Y

15 baby names that start with Y, with their meanings.

15 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

Y

  • Yael – Mountain goat
  • Yafey – Tall, high rank, elevated youth
  • Yameen – Blessed, auspicious, right hand, oath of loyalty
  • Yamin – Right-hand side, prosperous, blessed
  • Yannis – God is gracious
  • Yaqzan – Vigilant, awake, watchful, and alert guardian; famously featured in…
  • Yash – Fame, Glory
  • Yawar – Helper, defender, patron, loyal friend
  • Yazhini – Of the yazh (lute)
  • Yui – Bind, gentle
  • Yuka – Gentle flower
  • Yuki – Snow, happiness
  • Yusma – Beautiful, charming face
  • Yusuf – God increases
  • Yusuke – Brave, helpful

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