Origin, Meaning, And History Of Yamileth
Yamileth is a Spanish name that is a variant of the name Yamila. Yamila, in turn, is a variant of the Spanish name Jamilah, which is the feminine version of Jamil, meaning ‘beautiful’ in Arabic. So, in short, Yamileth means ‘beautiful.’ Jamilah was also the name of revered caliph Umar, who was a follower of Prophet Muhammad.
It is one of the more modern names that has become popular. Arabic names are quite common in Spanish-speaking countries. This is due to the fact that the Moors ruled over the Iberian Peninsula for nearly seven centuries. Other Arabic names that are common in Latin America are Salma and Fatima.
The variations of the name include Cemile, Djamila, Djemila, Džemila, Dzhamilja, Gamila, Giamila, Jemilah, Jemilleh, Jamira, Jamillette, Yamila, Yamile, Yamilé, Qamile, and Xhemile. You can use nicknames such as Yam, Letta, Letty, Lettie, Yami, Yammie, and Yamil for Yamileth.
Though Yamileth has only recently started getting noticed, its cousins Jamila, Jamilla, and Jameela have made several appearances in pop culture. In fact, Jamila is the name of a fashion doll (akin to Barbie) that is sold in the Middle East. Even in the British soap opera EastEnders, there is aJamila Inzamamplayed by Sara Aisha Kent and first appeared in the show on 13 May 2008. Another soap opera character with a variation of the name isJamilah Malikin the BBC Scotland TV series River City set in the fictional district of Shieldinch. Yet another variation,Jemilla, is a character in the musical Firebringer and is played by Meredith Stepien. The comedy musical written by Stepien and Mark Swiderski ran from July 6 to August 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, there are many films that are titled Jamila in various languages.
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Famous People With The Name Yamileth
- Yamileth MercadoMexican professional boxer ranked as the world’s second-best active female bantamweight
- Yamilet PeñaDominican gymnast and gold medalist at the 2014 World Challenge Club
- Yamila ZambranoCuban judoka and gold medalist at the 2004 Pan American Judo Championships in the extra-lightweight category
- Yamila HernándezCuban national team volleyball player
- Yamila NizetichArgentine volleyball player and Olympian
Yamileth On The Popularity Chart
Yamileth has been rising in popularity since the late 90s, according to the SSA graphs below. Let us take a look.
Popularity Over Time
In 1982, Yamileth was a fairly unknown name. It was given only to 6 babies per million. However, in the following years, its popularity increased. In 2014, 353 babies per million were given this name. It dropped again and in 2021, 237 babies per million shared this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Yamileth’s rank graph shows that its popularity, although fluctuating, has been improving over the years. There was a sharp rise in ranking in the 90s and has maintained its ranking in the top 2000 names. In 2021, the name ranked 1,057.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Yamileth
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Yamileth?
The name Yamileth means ‘beautiful.’
2. What is the origin of the name Yamileth?
Yamileth has a Arabic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Yamileth?
Yamileth is pronounced as yah-mih-let.
4. What are some nicknames for the name Yamileth?
Yamileth is an intriguingly unique name with many possible shortened forms that can make cute and interesting nicknames. Some examples areYami, Mileth,Ami, Mile,Mimi, Yamis, Amile, and Yam.
5. What are some notable variations of the name Yamileth in different languages?
