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