Yemaya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ehm-ahy-ah
Origin: Togo
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: A variant of the Yoruba mythology of West Africa

Yemaya is a name derived from the Yoruba mythology of West Africa, specifically from the Orishas of the Yoruba pantheon. Yemaya is the goddess of the fertility, and motherhood. The name Yemaya has been adopted in various cultures, symbolizing nurturing, and spiritual connection. It has become popular in spiritual and cultural contexts, reflecting its deep roots in African diasporic traditions.

Yemaya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yemaya is currently #9651 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Yemaya is currently #5470 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yemaya is currently #4857 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Yemaya is currently #2739 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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