Yamel
Girl nameYamel has been given to 179 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1999.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
179
Peak year
1999 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1975
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
85% girls / 15% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Yamel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Yamel.
Sibling name ideas for Yamel
Same era and popularity as Yamel, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Yamel?
Yamel has been given to 179 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Yamel peak?
Yamel peaked in 1999, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Yamel a girl or boy name?
Yamel is primarily a girl name (85% of babies named Yamel are girls).
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