Yakima
girl nameYakima entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #3388 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#3388
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5672 |
| 1980s | #7747 |
| 1990s | #10166 |
| 2000s | #15513 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Yakima are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yakima alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yakima in 2025?
- Yakima is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yakima most popular?
- Yakima peaked in 1978, reaching #3388 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yakima with classmates?
- Yakima will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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