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Spanish Names that Start With Y

Updated October 2026

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There are 31 Spanish names that start with the letter Y for boys and girls, including Yamileth, Yaritza, Yatziri, Yolanda, Ysabella, Yadira, Yemaya, Ysabel, Ynez, Yago, Yamal, Ysabelle, Ysidro, Ysmael, Ysrael, Yaiza, Ysidoro, Ynesita, Yoli, and Yola.

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Yamileth
Spanish variation of Jamila, Arabic
"beautiful"
Popular in Mexico and familiar in the US, Yamileth is an elaborate and fresh form of Yamila, ultimately derived from the Arabic Jamil. Meaning "beautiful", it shares sounds with other familiar and…
Yaritza
Spanish, Arabic, Tupi
"friend, helper; butterfly water nymph"
Likely an elaboration of the multicultural Yara, an Arabic name well-used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries meaning "butterfly" or "helper" (or possibly "water nymph" from its Tupi…
Yatziri
Mexican, Nahuatl
"friend, helper; water nymph; you will always be loved"
A remix of popular Spanish names Yaritza and Yaretzi, Yatziri is a popular choice in Mexico where it ranked in the Top 200 in a recent year. It may relate to the Arabic Yara ("friend, helper"), the…
Yolanda
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
Ysabella
Ysabella is an ornate variant spelling of Isabella, ultimately derived from Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning "pledged to God" or "God is my oath." This elaborate spelling with its initial…
Yadira
Spanish
"worthy"
Yadira is a popular choice in Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia, and has also been a favorite among Latin American families in the US. Popularized by actress Yadira Jiménez in the mid-20th century, its…
Yemaya
Spanish variant of Yemọja, Yoruba
"mother of fish"
A Spanish form of the Yoruba goddess name, Yemọja, this variation is used by the Afro-American community in South America and in the Caribbean. In Yoruba tradition, Yemọja (meaning "mother of fish")…
Ysabel
Spanish variation of Isabel, variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation. Only 14 baby girls were given the Ysabel spelling in the US last…
Ynez
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Yago
Yago is a masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, functioning as a variant of James (Santiago in Spanish). Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter,'…
Yamal
Spanish variation of Jamal, Arabic, Russian, Nenets
"beautiful, handsome; end of the land"
The middle name of footballer Lamine Yamal, this name is both a Spanish-influenced form of the Arabic Jamal, — in turn associating it with beauty — and a Russian name, appearing on the map as a large…
Ysabelle
Ysabelle is an elegant feminine name, representing a medieval French spelling variation of Isabel or Isabella. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath' or…
Ysidro
Ysidro is the Spanish variant of Isidore, a name with Greek origins meaning "gift of Isis," referring to the Egyptian goddess. This masculine name has historical significance in Spanish-speaking…
Ysmael
Ysmael is a distinctive masculine name that serves as a variation of Ismael or Ishmael, names with deep biblical roots. In the Book of Genesis, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar. The 'Y'…
Ysrael
Ysrael is a variant spelling of Israel, derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails.' This masculine name carries deep biblical significance, referring to the…
Yaiza
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…
Ysidoro
Ysidoro is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Isidoro, the Spanish and Italian form of Isidore. It derives from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning 'gift of Isis,' referring to the…
Ynesita
Ynesita is a feminine name that represents a diminutive form of Ynés, the Spanish variation of Agnes. The suffix '-ita' adds a sense of endearment and smallness in Spanish. Agnes derives from the…
Yoli
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.
Yola
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…

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