Yma
EE-mah
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Native American
Total Births
35
Peak Year
#8 in 1957
First Recorded
1954
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Yma is a name primarily associated with Yma Sumac, a Peruvian soprano. Its Quechua origin connects it to beauty and water.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Yma Sumac
Peruvian-American soprano known for her vocal range.
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