What does Hema mean?
From Sanskrit 'hema' (हेम) meaning 'gold'. A literal gold name in Indian usage.
What does Yamini mean?
From the Sanskrit यामिनी (yāminī), 'night', derived from yāma ('a watch of the night'). A genuine, poetic classical word.
Hema vs Yamini
Which is more popular?
Hema and Yamini are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Hema | Yamini | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | gold, golden | Night |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | HAY-mah | YAA-mih-nee |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 0 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2007 (10) | 2005 (10) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hema
Yamini
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hema | Yamini |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 53 | 32 |
| 1990s | 53 | 18 |
| 1980s | 40 | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hema or Yamini more popular?
Hema and Yamini are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Hema and Yamini?
Hema means gold, golden (sanskrit origin), while Yamini means Night (sanskrit origin).
Which name is older, Hema or Yamini?
In US records, Hema first appears in 0 and Yamini in 0, so Hema has the longer recorded history.