NAME PROFILE
Yamen
A variant of Vanessa, meaning 'butterfly' or derived from the literary creation of Jonathan Swift; it represents a soul that is transformative, vibrant, and carries a natural elegance that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 353 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2015 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 33%VA — 33%TX — 33%AK — 0%OR — 0%
Notable People
Vanessa Hudgens (Actress, High School Musical) · Vanessa Williams (Singer and Actress, Ugly Betty) · Vanessa Redgrave (Award-winning Actress, Julia) · Vanessa Kirby (Actress, The Crown) · Vanessa Carlton (Singer-songwriter, A Thousand Miles)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BessieNessaNessBeeBanny
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