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The baby name Yamelin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced yah-meh-LEEN (approx.); IPA: /ja.meˈlin/.

Yamelin is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: yah-meh-LEEN (approx.); IPA: /ja.meˈlin/

What is the meaning of the name Yamelin ?

The baby name Yamelin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced yah-meh-LEEN (approx.); IPA: /ja.meˈlin/.

Yamelin is Spanish in Origin.

Yamelin is a modern Spanish-language feminine name, likely formed by blending Yem- or Yam- elements from Arabic-rooted Yamila/Yamile (ultimately from Jamila "beautiful") with the productive -lin/-lín ending used in Caribbean Spanish as a diminutive or stylistic suffix. Through this link, many interpret Yamelin to carry the sense "beautiful," though as a contemporary coinage its meaning is primarily associative and aesthetic. Common pronunciation: yah-meh-LEEN.

Documented since the late 20th century, the name circulates in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, parts of Mexico and Central America, and among U.S. Hispanic families. Orthographic and regional variants include Yamelín, Yamelyn, Yameline, and Yamelina; related forms are Yamila, Yamile, Yamilet, and Yamileth. Usage is sporadic rather than traditional, appearing in civil registries, school rosters, and social media more than in classic name dictionaries, which reflects its creative, modern origin.

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Yamelin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BO Girls 0 #644 8 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
United States Girls 2019 #907 6 8,965
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,169 15 17,781

Yamelin is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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CO
CR

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People also ask about Yamelin

Yamelin is predominantly a girl's name.
Yamelin is a 3 syllable name, pronounced yah-meh-LEEN (approx.); IPA: /ja.meˈlin/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Yameline, Yamelyn, Yamila, Yamile, Yamileth and Yamelín.
Across languages, Yamelin has these equivalents: Jamila / Jamilah (Arabic, 'beautiful'), Bella (Italian/Spanish, 'beautiful'), Jolie (French, 'pretty').
Somewhat — Yamelin ranked #907 in United States in 2019, placing it just outside the most common names.