Yamil is a name of Arab origin, derived from the Arabic word "yami" which means "dark". It is often associated with beauty and elegance.
The name Yamil has a rich history in Islamic literature. In One Thousand and One Nights, it is the name of one of the sons of King Shahryar. Yami was also the nickname of the famous Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi (915-965).
Today, Yamil is used as a given name in many countries around the world, including Spain, Morocco, Egypt, and Iraq. It is often spelled with variations such as Yamel, Jamal, or Yami.
Despite its origin and history, the name Yamil does not have any specific celebrations associated with it, nor are there any particular traits of character commonly attributed to people who bear this name. However, it remains a popular choice among parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.
The name Yamil has been given to a total of 69 babies born in the United States over a span of nearly four decades, from 1983 to 2022. While it was quite popular during certain years - with peaks of eight births in 2001 and seven births in both 2003 and 2005 - its popularity has been relatively stable over time, hovering around five to six births per year for most of the period analyzed. Despite these fluctuations, Yamil remains a unique and distinctive name, with a small but steadily present community across generations.