Yakima Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Yakima means 'black bear' in the Sahaptin language.
Meaning of the Name Yakima
Yakima is a Native American name derived from the Yakama tribe in central Washington state. It means 'black bear' in the Sahaptin language. The name reflects the strength, resilience, and connection to nature that is valued in Native American culture.
Popularity of the Name Yakima
The popularity for the name Yakima peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 23 births, which ranked number 5,717 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Yakima had the most female births in 1980 with 23, which ranked number 3,505 out of 12,163 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Yakima
Popularity of Yakima by State
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