At a glance
- In short
- Yma is a charming and rare name for baby girls. It exudes an air of mystery and elegance, with Welsh roots meaning "maiden" or "young woman." Pronounced EE-mah (/ˈiːmə/), it offers a sense of individuality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2020 (#15,088)
- Babies in 2020
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,536 in 1957
- First recorded
- 1954
Meaning of Yma
Yma is a charming and rare name for baby girls. It is of uncertain origin, but some sources suggest it has Welsh roots, meaning "maiden" or "young woman." Despite its ambiguity, the name exudes an air of mystery and elegance. Yma has been sparingly used in the United States, with occasional appearances in the records over the years. With only a handful of occurrences, this name is truly unique and offers a sense of individuality to any little girl who carries it. The pronunciation of Yma is straightforward in English, as it is pronounced as EE-mah (/ˈiːmə/). This name also has variations like Yima. If you are looking for a distinctive and graceful name for your daughter, Yma might be the perfect choice.
How to pronounce Yma
English
- Pronounced EE-mah /ˈiːmə/
Popularity of Yma in the U.S.
Yma was last recorded in the U.S. in 2020, ranked #15,088 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,536 in 1957. It first appears in the records in 1954.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1954–2020 6 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 15,088 | back (not recorded in 1976–2019) |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | back (not recorded in 1973–1974) |
| 1972 | 6 | 7,292 | back (not recorded in 1967–1971) |
| 1966 | 6 | 5,809 | back (not recorded in 1958–1965) |
| 1957 | 8 | 4,536 | back (not recorded in 1955–1956) |
| 1954 | 5 | 5,753 | new |
Notable people named Yma
- Yma Sumac was a Peruvian singer known for her extraordinary vocal range and pioneering role in world music.