Updated October 2026
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Spanish place name
Not strictly Spanish but Guanche, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, this place name became popular as a first in Spain via a trilogy by Alberto Vazquez Figueroa. The Guanche meaning of…
Hebrew
"to flow down, descend"
The name Jordan comes from Yarden, which is also the name of the River Jordan in Hebrew. In Israel, Yarden is a Top 200 name for girls.
Botanical name, English
"rough stream"
Yarrow is a flowering herb that grows wild in Europe and North America, and has long been used in several Native American and European cultures as a healing plant. Named for the mythical god Achille,…
"beloved, friend"
A modern (and very rare) form of Jedidah, the mother of the biblical king Josiah.
Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…
Yola is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polish, it's a diminutive of Jolanta, meaning 'violet flower.' The name also exists independently in African cultures, particularly in…
Diminutive of Yolanda, Spanish
"violet flower"
This perky Spanish nickname deserves to be more popular. Singer Michael Bublé recently used it as one of the middle names for his daughter Cielo, which may give Yoli a boost.
Yiddish
"light"
Too close to yenta.
Japanese
"good girl; ocean child"
There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko. Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".
"to bind with affection"
"dream; abundance of sprouts"
Vietnamese
"calm, peaceful"
Also spelled Yên, this simple Vietnamese name has a serene sound and meaning.
"peaceful, quiet"
Calming Japanese choice.