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.
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.
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:
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