475 Baby Girl Names That Start With Y (2024)

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Naming a child is a memorable journey where many parents take a unique approach and name their children after a particular letter. Baby girl names starting with Y are a choice that is worth considering. Generally, the letter 'Y' isn't much used for baby girl names, which adds to their unmistakable charm that draws parents looking for unusual options for their daughters. Names beginning with the letter Y exude an air of mystery and elegance. Throughout history, people have valued them for their beauty and significance. Rooted in various cultures and languages, names starting with the letter Y offer a plethora of meanings and resonances. For those who value heritage, some chic options are Yvette (a skilled archer), which oozes sophistication, or Yvonne (an archer's bow), used to honor notable women for years. Names like Yara (water lady) and Yasmine (jasmine flower) can be ideal selections to reflect the world's beauty if you're drawn to nature's wonders. Many names also draw inspiration from mythological figures in ancient civilizations or gods and deities across different religions. Parents opt for them, hoping that the divine will bless their children with happiness and prosperity. In numerology, the letter Y is associated with the number 7. Individuals with a name beginning with the letter Y are believed to be highly introspective and understanding. They are considered to have sharp analytical and critical thinking skills. Non-conformity, perfectionism, and preference for solitude are some more traits that individuals with such names are believed to possess. However, these associations are just assumptions and may not hold for everyone with a name that begins with the letter H. So, pick a name with a broader perspective. Whether you're looking for names rooted in religion or those adorned with virtues, the list below provides diverse options with deep meanings. Scroll down and keep exploring!

Name		Gender	Meaning
Ya		Unisex	Elegant; Graceful
Yaa		Girl	One who is born on Thursday
Yaaba		Girl	One who is born on Thursday
Yaagnya		Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Yaalini		Girl	Graceful and elegant
Yaalisai		Girl	Melodious
Yaara		Unisex	Friendship, love, rare beauty
Yaayaa		Girl	One who is born on Thursday
Yaba		Unisex	Mother of joy
Yachana		Girl	Entreaty; Prayer; Pleading
Yacob		Unisex	Hebrew variant of Jacob
Yacova		Girl	Female form of Jacob; Yahweh may protect
Yadah		Unisex	Praise or gratitude
Yadana		Girl	A form of Yadanar; Gem
Yadanar		Girl	Gem or gemstone
Yadavi		Girl	A name of Goddess Durga
Yadel		Unisex	Hand of God
Yaden		Unisex	Unique; Creative individual
Yadhana		Girl	Smile
Yadhira		Girl	Worthy; Deserving
Yadi		Unisex	Suitable; Proper
Yadira		Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend
Yadita		Girl	Lord of the night
Yadvi		Girl	Divine, noble
Yaeeta		Girl	She who is beautiful
Yaeli		Unisex	Mountain Goat; To ascend
Yaelle		Unisex	God's mountain goat
Yafa		Unisex	Beautiful or lovely
Yaffa		Girl	Beautiful
Yafi		Unisex	Beautiful or handsome
Yagapriya		Girl	Name of a Raga
Yagavi		Girl	Bright
Yagnitha		Girl	Worship
Yahaira		Unisex	Gift from God
Yahana		Unisex	God is gracious
Yahara		Unisex	Sacred or blessed river
Yahel		Unisex	Divine brilliance
Yahia		Girl	Gift of God
Yahna		Girl	Divine, graceful, compassionate
Yahnaa		Girl	Variant of Yahna
Yahushua		Unisex	Yahweh is salvation
Yahvi		Girl	Heaven; Earth
Yahweh		Unisex	I am who I am; He who exists
Yaiiua		Girl	Bright; Youthful; Vibrant person with youthful energy
Yailin		Unisex	God is most powerful
Yaima		Girl	Water conduit
Yaira		Unisex	Gift of God
Yaisa		Unisex	Strong; Independent
Yaiza		Girl	princess or white flower
Yakima		Unisex	Measured in due proportion; To create balance
Yakini		Girl	An honest woman; Truthful lady
Yakira		Girl	Beloved; Expensive; Precious; Dearmost
Yakootah		Girl	Emerald
Yakova		Girl	Held by the heel
Yala		Unisex	Friend
Yalanda		Girl	Form of Yolanda; Violet flower
Yalani		Unisex	Unique; Mystical
Yalda		Unisex	longest night
Yale		Unisex	Abundance, fertile, nourishing
Yalena		Unisex	Bright, shining, strong
Yaletha		Girl	A variant of Oletha; Light; Nimble
Yali		Girl	A sea creature; Fish
Yalin		Unisex	Clear; Straightforward; Uncomplicated
Yalina		Girl	One who is soft and delicate
Yalini		Unisex	Graceful, radiant, beloved
Yalitza		Girl	Unique and adventurous
Yalqoot		Girl	A charitable woman
Yama		Girl	Mountain; Restrainer
Yamaan		Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate
Yamani		Unisex	From Yemen; Related to Yemen
Yamara		Unisex	Water lady
Yamaris		Girl	Wished for a child; Star of the sea
Yameena		Girl	One who is prospering
Yamen		Unisex	Resolute or determined
Yamha		Girl	Dove
Yami		Girl	Pair
Yamika		Girl	Be grateful
Yamile		Unisex	Beautiful; Passionate; Strong-willed
Yamilet		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Yamileth		Girl	Beautiful
Yamilex		Girl	Beautiful and unique
Yamin		Unisex	Right-hand or blessed
Yamina		Unisex	Right-hand; trustworthy; loyal
Yaminah		Girl	One who is right-handed
Yamini		Girl	Night; Nocturnal
Yamir		Unisex	Handsome; Attractive
Yamira		Unisex	Radiant; graceful; precious
Yamna		Girl	On the right side; One who is always right
Yamuna		Girl	One of the holy rivers of India
Yamya		Girl	Night
Yana		Unisex	God is gracious
Yanah		Unisex	Gracious; Merciful
Yanai		Unisex	Dove; Peaceful
Yanal		Unisex	Gift from God
Yanay		Unisex	He will answer
Yancey		Girl	A sassy woman; A Yankee
Yanci		Unisex	Beautiful
Yancy		Unisex	Strong, adventurous, determined
Yandel		Unisex	Strong and determined
Yandy		Unisex	Energetic; Imaginative; Confident.

Baby names starting with Y have many unique options that stand out. These names have diverse origins and deep meanings. They often carry significant cultural or religious associations that add to their charm and beauty. Remember, a name is integral to one's identity, so take time and explore the above list. It has names from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which parents can embrace based on their preferences and likings.

Infographic: Unique Baby Girl Names Starting With Y

The names beginning with the letter Y are often considered unique because the letter is one of the final ones in the alphabet. This distinctiveness of the letter entices many parents to consider a name with this letter for their baby. In the following infographic, we present some of the finest baby girl names beginning with the letter Y.

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