Yamil
Yamil is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beautiful, handsome, or graceful.
Origin and history
Yamil is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Jamil, meaning beautiful or handsome. It is a common phonetic variant popular in Spanish-speaking and Latin American communities as well as the Middle East. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,524 babies in the United States have been named Yamil since 1880. It ranks #3217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- FL (34.2 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- NJ (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 596 |
| 2010-2019 | 430 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Yamil
- Yamil Peralta: Professional Boxer, Olympian
Fun facts
- Yamil is a common phonetic Latin spelling of the classic Arabic masculine name Jamil.
- The name enjoys popularity across both Middle Eastern cultures and Spanish-speaking regions.