UK girl's name
Yaminah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lucky", "blessed", or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yaminah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaminah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 11 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2008 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Yaminah. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yaminah ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 11 girls were registered as Yaminah.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaminah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
11 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Yaminah mean?
The name Yaminah is derived from the Arabic word "yameen" which means "right hand" or "right side". It is a feminine name that originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century AD, around the time of the emergence of Islam.
The name holds significant religious and cultural importance in the Islamic tradition. In the Quran, the right hand is often associated with strength, blessings, and righteousness. The name Yaminah is believed to have been given to girls as a symbol of purity, virtue, and good fortune.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yaminah can be found in the biography of Yaminah bint Abi Sufyan, a prominent figure in early Islamic history. She was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a leader of the Quraysh tribe in Mecca, and later embraced Islam during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Yaminah. Yaminah bint al-Harith al-Hilaliyyah (died 737 AD) was a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from the Umayyad period. Yaminah bint Muhammad al-Qays (died 795 AD) was a famous Muslim jurist and scholar of hadith, known for her extensive knowledge of Islamic law.
In the 12th century, Yaminah bint al-Rashid (1150-1235) was a prominent poet and scholar from Baghdad. She was highly regarded for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in various fields, including poetry, history, and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure was Yaminah bint Yahya al-Qaisi (1270-1340), a respected Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. Her writings and teachings had a significant influence on the development of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
Yaminah bint Muhammad al-Maqdisi (1477-1545) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Jerusalem. She was celebrated for her extensive knowledge of Islamic law and her contributions to the study of hadith, the recorded sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Yaminah, reflecting its deep-rooted significance and cultural legacy within the Arabic and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaminah over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaminah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yaminah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaminah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaminah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4888 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
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FAQ
Yaminah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaminah in the UK right now?
In 2017, Yaminah was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yaminah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 11 babies registered as Yaminah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaminah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lucky", "blessed", or "prosperous".
How many people are called Yaminah in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Yaminah across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.