UK girl's name
Yamna
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Indian language.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yamna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yamna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Yamna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Yamna. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yamna ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Yamna.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yamna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Yamna mean?
The name Yamna finds its origins in the ancient Yamna culture of the Caspian-Pontic steppe region, which thrived during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age period, around 3300-2600 BCE. This Indo-European culture is believed to have played a significant role in the spread of Indo-European languages throughout Eurasia.
The name Yamna is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *iem, meaning "to go" or "to walk." This root is also believed to be the source of the English word "emanate." The Yamna culture was known for its nomadic lifestyle, and the name may have been associated with their migratory patterns.
References to the name Yamna can be found in ancient archaeological findings and records related to the Yamna culture. However, there are no known instances of the name appearing in religious scriptures or historical texts from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yamna was a prominent chieftain of the Yamna culture, who lived around 2800 BCE. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide his full name or specific details about his life.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yamna. One such person was Yamna the Wise (c. 1250 BCE - 1190 BCE), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Indo-Aryan civilization, known for his contributions to the development of ancient Indian philosophy.
During the Roman Empire, there was a notable figure named Yamna Marcellus (53 BCE - 23 CE), a Roman statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Empire's territories in the east.
In the 9th century CE, Yamna al-Razi (865 CE - 925 CE) was a Persian polymath and philosopher who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and physics.
In more recent times, Yamna Bhattacharya (1892 - 1963) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.
It is worth noting that while the name Yamna has its roots in the ancient Yamna culture, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions throughout history, adding to the richness and diversity of its legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yamna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yamna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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- Yasmina 518
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FAQ
Yamna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yamna in the UK right now?
In 2009, Yamna was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yamna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Yamna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yamna?
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Indian language.
How many people are called Yamna in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Yamna across the 1 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.