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UK boy's name

Yamin

A masculine Arabic name meaning "right hand, blessed, oath".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Yamin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yamin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 18 births.

This profile covers 221 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 222 living people in the UK are called Yamin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Yamin ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 18 boys were registered as Yamin.
  • Yamin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
  • About 222 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yamin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2263

2024

Births in 2024

10

Latest year

Peak year

2023

18 births

Estimated living

222

2026

Meaning

What does Yamin mean?

The name Yamin has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating from the Arabic word "yameen," which means "right hand" or "right side." The name is believed to have first emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE, when Arabic names gained widespread popularity across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

In Islamic tradition, the right hand holds significant symbolism, representing strength, power, and blessings. The name Yamin may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of invoking these positive attributes or as a gesture of respect and admiration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yamin can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. For example, the name appears in the writings of the esteemed historian and geographer, Al-Masudi (896-957 CE), who documented the lives and achievements of notable individuals from that era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yamin. One such individual was Yamin al-Dawla (935-976 CE), a prominent military commander and ruler of the Hamdanid dynasty, who governed parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria during the 10th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Yamin al-Din Khusraw (1253-1325 CE), a renowned Persian poet and traveler who left a lasting legacy through his literary works and travelogues, providing invaluable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of his time.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Yamin al-Din al-Qazwini (1214-1283 CE) was a celebrated Persian scholar and geographer who authored several influential works, including the renowned "Cosmography," which provided detailed descriptions of various regions, peoples, and natural phenomena.

The name Yamin also found its way into the annals of Ottoman history, with figures like Yamin Mehmed Efendi (1668-1730 CE), a respected Ottoman calligrapher and poet, who contributed significantly to the development of the Ottoman literary tradition.

Yamin al-Dawla al-Ghuri (1549-1627 CE), an Indian noble and military commander during the Mughal Empire, played a crucial role in several military campaigns and served as the governor of various provinces, leaving an indelible mark on the region's history.

These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Yamin across diverse cultures and time periods, reflecting its deep-rooted significance and the lasting impact of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yamin over time

The chart below shows babies named Yamin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Yamin, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yamin
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Decades

Yamin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yamin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2334 51 5
2010s #2265 77 8
2000s #2176 78 10
1990s #2560 15 4

Geography

Where Yamin is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Yamin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Yamin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Yamin in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#727 in 2024

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

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FAQ

Yamin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Yamin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Yamin was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.

When was Yamin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 18 babies registered as Yamin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yamin?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "right hand, blessed, oath".

How many people are called Yamin in the UK?

A total of 221 babies have been registered as Yamin across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Yamin most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Yamin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.