Yaman

Yaman is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “right; right hand.” In 2024 it was given to 72 boys in the United States.

Yaman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“right; right hand”

About the name Yaman

Yaman belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “right; right hand” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Yaman first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2088 in 2024, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 323 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yaman in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#2088 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Yaman in 2024
72
Total since 1880
323

Yaman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#697 in 2025
Babies named Yaman in 2025
51
Total since 1996
163

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yaman mean?

Yaman means “right; right hand” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Yaman a boy or girl name?

Yaman is a boy name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yaman?

Yaman comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Yaman?

Yaman first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #2088 in 2024, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.

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