This list includes 25 Mexican boy names that start with Y, from “Yael” to “Yuri”. They reflect Spanish, indigenous, and biblical influences and help you choose a meaningful baby name or character name.

Mexican boy names that start with Y are given names used in Mexico beginning with the letter Y. They include indigenous Nahuatl names, Spanish forms, and recent international borrowings like “Yael” and “Yuri”.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin, Meaning, and Notes.

Name: Shows the given name as commonly used in Mexico, helping you scan choices quickly and spot familiar forms.

Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide so you can say each name correctly and share it confidently.

Origin: Notes linguistic or cultural origin, like Spanish or Nahuatl, to give context about the name’s background.

Meaning: Gives a concise meaning or translation to help you understand the name’s significance and story.

Notes: Includes popularity, historical usage, or religious and regional associations that affect how the name reads today.

Mexican boy names that start with Y

NamePronunciationOriginMeaning
YahirYAH-heermixedvariant of “Yair”; light, enlightened
YaelYAH-elHebrewmountain goat, ibex
YairYAH-eerHebrewhe will enlighten, will give light
YamilYAH-meelArabichandsome, beautiful
YamirYAH-meermixedvariant/related to Amir; “prince”/”moon” (varies)
Yovaniyo-VAH-neemixedvariant of Giovanni/John
Yovanyyo-VAH-neemixedvariant of Giovanni/John
Yulianyoo-LYAHNLatinyouthful; from Julianus
Yunioryoo-NEE-orSpanishfrom “Junior” (the younger)
YuriYOO-reeSlavicfarmer; earthworker (from George)
YeltsinYEL-tsinRussianfrom Russian surname (modern given use)
YagoYAH-goSpanishvariant of Iago/James
YaotlYAH-otlNahuatlwar, warrior
YaxkinYAHSH-keenMayanew sun
Yosefyo-SEFHebrewGod will add
Yoshuayo-SHOO-ahHebrewGod is salvation
Yehudayeh-HOO-dahHebrewpraised
Yitzhakyeets-HAHKHebrewhe will laugh (Isaac)
Yormanyor-MAHNmixedvariant or modern coinage (unknown)
Yunielyoo-NYELmixedlikely modern/variant (uncertain)
Yomaryo-MARmixedmodern/uncertain (possibly compounded)
Youssefyo-SEF/you-SEFArabicGod will add (Joseph)
YakovYAH-kovHebrewJacob; supplanter
YankelYAN-kelYiddishdiminutive of Jacob
Ysidroee-SEE-dro / iss-EE-droSpanishgift of Isis (popular etymology); from Isidore

Descriptions

Yahir
Very popular in Mexico since the 1990s; often spelled Yahir. Considered modern-sounding; parents recognize it easily.
Yael
Biblical Hebrew name used for both sexes; in Mexico it appears for boys (Jewish and some secular families) though it’s more common for girls today.
Yair
Biblical Hebrew name used among Jewish-Mexican families and increasingly by other parents seeking short, strong names.
Yamil
Common in Mexico, especially in families with Middle Eastern roots; widely used and perceived as melodic and modern.
Yamir
Used informally in Mexico; origin and meaning vary by source, often treated as a modern, attractive choice.
Yovani
Spanish-speaking spelling variant of Giovanni; popular in Mexico as a phonetic take on “Giovanni”/”Yovani”.
Yovany
Alternative spelling frequently seen in civil registries; informal, widely recognized.
Yulian
Variant spelling of Julián with Y; used in Mexico as a contemporary form of Julián, often with accent on second syllable.
Yunior
Very common Latin American adaptation of “Junior” used as a given name; frequent in Mexican birth records.
Yuri
Used in Mexico for boys (and sometimes girls); familiar from athletes and entertainers; pronounced like the Slavic original.
Yeltsin
Adopted in Latin America after the Russian president’s prominence; rare but attested in Mexican registries.
Yago
Galician/Spanish form of Iago used in Mexico; short, traditional-feeling yet uncommon.
Yaotl
A revived Nahuatl name used by families embracing indigenous heritage; strong, syllabic Nahuatl sound (ya-otl).
Yaxkin
Mayan male name used in Yucatán and among cultural families nationwide; evocative Mayan calendar imagery.
Yosef
Hebrew form of Joseph used in Jewish-Mexican communities and some Christian families seeking a biblical variant.
Yoshua
Variant spelling of Joshua; found in Mexico among families favoring phonetic Y-start spellings.
Yehuda
Traditional Jewish male name used in Mexican Jewish communities; formal, biblical resonance.
Yitzhak
Hebrew form of Isaac used in Jewish families in Mexico; conservative, strongly biblical.
Yorman
Seen in Mexican civil records and sports rosters; modern-sounding, used across social groups.
Yuniel
Found in registry data and popular among parents seeking melodic, -iel ending names.
Yomar
Used in Mexico as a masculine given name; short, familiar, and found in regional registries.
Youssef
Arabic form of Joseph used by Arab-Mexican families and others; spelling variants appear in Mexican records.
Yakov
Yiddish/Hebrew form of Jacob used in Jewish communities in Mexico; formal and traditional.
Yankel
Yiddish diminutive attested among Mexican Jews; informal, affectionate form sometimes registered as a legal name.
Ysidro
Older Spanish spelling variant of Isidro; attested historically and occasionally today in Mexico.
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