THE 2026 FIELD GUIDE IS HERERead the trend report

Yama

/YAH-mah/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story

In Fulani

How to say it
YAH-mah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Wolof

How to say it
YA-ma
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon