Here you’ll find 64 Pretty girl names that start with Y, organized from “Yadira” to “Yvonne”. These names span diverse languages and traditions, offering melodic and elegant choices for girls worldwide.

Pretty girl names that start with Y are feminine given names beginning with the letter Y, used across cultures. Many come from languages like Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew and Yoruba, and sometimes reflect virtues or nature.

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

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Pretty girl names that start with Y

Name Origin Pronunciation Meaning Description
Yael Hebrew YAH-el “mountain goat” or “ibex” Biblical heroine; short, strong and popular in Israel and increasingly used internationally.
Yaffa Hebrew YAH-fah “beautiful” Classic Hebrew name meaning beautiful; warm, simple and still familiar in Israel.
Yana Slavic YAH-nah “God is gracious” / variant of Joan Widely used across Eastern Europe; crisp, two-syllable and versatile.
Yara Arabic/Brazilian YAH-rah “small butterfly” / “friend” Multicultural name with Arabic and Tupi roots; trendy and internationally friendly.
Yaretzi Nahuatl/Mexican yah-RET-see “you will always be loved” Modern Mexican/Nahuatl name growing in Hispanic communities, lyrical and sentimental.
Yasmin Persian/Arabic YAZ-min “jasmine flower” Classic, floral name used across many languages; elegant and familiar.
Yasmine Arabic/French yas-MEEN “jasmine flower” French/Arabic spelling variant of Yasmin; fashionable and feminine.
Yasmina Arabic/Persian yas-MEE-nah “jasmine” Longer, romantic variant used in many countries; soft and exotic.
Yasuko Japanese yah-SOO-koh “child of protection” (common elements) Traditional Japanese female name; respectful and historic in Japan.
Yuki Japanese YOO-kee “snow” or “happiness” Popular Japanese name (often feminine); evokes winter beauty or joy.
Yumi Japanese YOO-mee “beauty” or “archery bow” Graceful, short Japanese name used widely; sweet and melodic.
Yui Japanese YOO-ee “bind, tie” or “only” Very popular modern Japanese girl’s name; concise and charming.
Yuna Korean/Japanese YOO-nah Various positive meanings depending on characters Gentle name used in Korea and Japan; internationally rising.
Yoko Japanese YOH-koh “sun child” / “good child” depending on kanji Classic Japanese name known internationally (e.g., Yoko Ono).
Yume Japanese YOO-meh “dream” Poetic Japanese name meaning dream; soft and modern.
Yukiko Japanese YOO-kee-koh “child of snow” or “happiness child” Traditional feminine name combining nature and the -ko suffix.
Yukari Japanese YOO-kah-ree “affinity” or “tie” Elegant Japanese female name with refined tone.
Yuriko Japanese YOO-ree-koh “lily child” Classic Japanese name combining yuri (lily) and ko (child); graceful and feminine.
Yayoi Japanese yah-YOY “third month” (spring) Bright, spring-associated Japanese name; classic and seasonal.
Yelena Russian yeh-LEH-nah “bright, shining one” (from Helen) Russian form of Helen; familiar in Slavic regions and English-speaking contexts.
Yulia Russian YOO-lya “youthful” Russian form of Julia; common in Eastern Europe and among immigrant communities.
Yuliana Spanish/Slavic yoo-lee-AH-nah “youthful” Multicultural variant of Juliana; elegant and feminine.
Yulissa Spanish yoo-LEE-sah modern meaning; roots uncertain Popular in Latin America and US Hispanic communities; modern and melodic.
Yvonne French ee-VON or ee-VONN “yew tree” French feminine form of Yves; classic, refined and widely recognized.
Yvette French ee-VET “little yew” Chic, short French name; fashionable mid-20th century and still stylish.
Yolanda Spanish/Greek yo-LAHN-dah “violet” Romantic, vintage Spanish name used across Europe and the Americas.
Yolande French YO-lahnd “violet” Elegant French variant with medieval history; aristocratic feel.
Yoli Spanish YOH-lee short form of Yolanda/Jolien Informal given name in Hispanic communities; friendly and approachable.
Yesenia Spanish yeh-SEH-nee-ah possibly from a place name; uncertain Popular in Latin America and among Hispanic Americans; melodious and modern.
Yareli Nahuatl/Mexican yah-REH-lee “beloved child” (often interpreted) Mexican name gaining use in the US Hispanic community; lively and contemporary.
Yaritza Spanish/Taino yah-REET-sah likely Taino origin; meaning debated Common in Puerto Rico and Hispanic communities; rhythmic and distinctive.
Yadira Arabic/Spanish ya-DEE-rah “worthy” or “helper” (various sources) Used in Spanish-speaking countries, likely of Arabic origin; familiar and strong.
Yoselin Spanish yo-seh-LEEN variant of Jocelyn Hispanic spelling of Jocelyn; widely used in Latin America.
Yevgeniya Russian yev-GEH-nee-yah “well-born” Formal Russian feminine of Eugene; classic and dignified.
Yaroslava Slavic yah-ROH-slah-vah “fierce/glorious” (yar=energetic + slava=glory) Strong, historic Slavic name with royal associations; bold and memorable.
Yeliz Turkish yeh-LEEZ “beautiful” Modern Turkish female name; short and elegant.
Yasemin Turkish yas-eh-MEEN “jasmine” Turkish form of Jasmine; widely used in Turkey and pleasant-sounding.
Yildiz Turkish YIL-diz “star” Striking Turkish name meaning star; bright and poetic.
Yagmur Turkish YAHG-moor “rain” Poetic Turkish name used for girls and boys; evokes nature and mood.
Yaren Turkish YAH-ren “companion, friend” Friendly modern Turkish female name; approachable and warm.
Yetunde Yoruba yeh-TUHN-deh “mother has returned” Traditional Yoruba name often given to girls thought to be reincarnations of grandmothers.
Yewande Yoruba yeh-WAHN-deh “mother has returned” Popular Yoruba female name in Nigeria; respectful and familial.
Yemisi Yoruba yeh-MEE-see “one who brings happiness” Cheerful Yoruba female name used commonly in West Africa.
Yejide Yoruba yeh-JEE-deh “image of her mother” Traditional Yoruba name with family and cultural significance.
Yemaya Yoruba/Orisha yeh-MAH-yah “sea mother” Name of a major Yoruba-derived sea goddess; used spiritually and as a given name in the diaspora.
Yocheved Hebrew yo-KEH-ved “God’s glory” Biblical mother of Moses; classic, formal Hebrew name with deep roots.
Yonit Hebrew yo-NEET “dove” Modern Israeli feminine name; sweet, short and nature-associated.
Yardenit Hebrew yar-DEH-nit “little Jordan” Feminine form derived from the river Jordan; used in Israel as a feminine given name.
Yusra Arabic YUHS-rah or yoo-SRAH “ease, prosperity” Arabic female name common across the Middle East and North Africa; gentle sound.
Yosra Arabic/North African YOS-rah variant of Yusra, “ease” Popular in Tunisia and North Africa; warm and familiar.
Yumna Arabic YOOM-nah “blessed, lucky” Arabic feminine name used widely; positive, auspicious meaning.
Yalda Persian YAL-dah “birth” (winter solstice night) Persian name tied to the Yalda festival; poetic and seasonal.
Yeganeh Persian ye-GAH-neh “unique, incomparable” Elegant Persian female name used in Iran; literary and meaningful.
Yasna Persian yas-NAH “worship, devotion” Name tied to Zoroastrian liturgy; used as a feminine name in Iran.
Ying Chinese YING (rhymes with ring) “flower”, “clever”, meanings vary by character Common element and standalone female name in Chinese; meanings depend on characters.
Yan Chinese YAHN “beautiful” or various meanings by character Widely used female name or element in China; simple and classic.
Yulan Chinese yoo-LAHN “magnolia” Poetic Chinese feminine name associated with the magnolia flower; elegant and floral.
Yuxi Chinese yoo-SHEE meaning varies by characters (often “jade joy”) Modern-sounding Chinese feminine name; characters determine exact meaning.
Yeji Korean YEH-jee meaning varies by hanja (often “art” + “wisdom”) Popular Korean feminine name; youthful and contemporary.
Yeon Korean YUHN or YUN “lotus” or various meanings by hanja Common syllable and standalone feminine name in Korea; soft and lyrical.
Yejin Korean YEH-jin meanings vary (“precious truth” etc.) Popular modern Korean girl’s name; melodic and bright.
Yekta Persian/Turkish yek-TAH “unique, single” Persian female name used in Iran and Turkey; short and distinctive.
Yseult French/Breton ee-SOOLT meaning uncertain; classical romance heroine Medieval literary name (Isolde variant), romantic and literary in feel.
Ysabel Spanish ees-ah-BEL or iz-AH-bel “pledged to God” (variant of Isabel) Historic Spanish form of Isabel; charming, old-fashioned yet usable today.

Descriptions

Yael
Yaffa
Yana
Yara
Yaretzi
Yasmin
Yasmine
Yasmina
Yasuko
Yuki
Yumi
Yui
Yuna
Yoko
Yume
Yukiko
Yukari
Yuriko
Yayoi
Yelena
Yulia
Yuliana
Yulissa
Yvonne
Yvette
Yolanda
Yolande
Yoli
Yesenia
Yareli
Yaritza
Yadira
Yoselin
Yevgeniya
Yaroslava
Yeliz
Yasemin
Yildiz
Yagmur
Yaren
Yetunde
Yewande
Yemisi
Yejide
Yemaya
Yocheved
Yonit
Yardenit
Yusra
Yosra
Yumna
Yalda
Yeganeh
Yasna
Ying
Yan
Yulan
Yuxi
Yeji
Yeon
Yejin
Yekta
Yseult
Ysabel
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