Yosemite Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyo-seh-MIT-ee / /joʊˈsɛmɪti/

Native American; English

Meaning

Native American: 'valley' or 'to be great'; English: 'from the valley'

Historical & Cultural Background

Yosemite is derived from the name of a Native American tribe, the Ahwahneechee, who lived in the Yosemite Valley. The name gained prominence in the 19th century when the area was designated as a national park in 1890. Yosemite National Park is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias. The park has become a symbol of conservation and the American wilderness.

Trend Summary

Yosemite has seen limited usage as a baby name in the United States, with occasional peaks in interest.

Similar Names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yosemite was first seen in the United States in 1993. Yosemite has ranked as high as #1242 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Yosemite has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19935