Yakima
Yakima Meaning & Origin
About Yakima
The name "Yakima" is of Native American origin and is derived from the Yakama tribe, who are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The name is believed to mean "people of the narrow river" or "people of the gap," referring to the Yakima River that runs through their ancestral lands. It symbolizes the connection between the tribe and their natural surroundings, highlighting their deep relationship with the river and the land.
Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Most individuals with the name Yakima are female.
Yakima Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Yakima in Braille
Here's how to represent Yakima in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Yakima in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Yakima using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
