Blessed, right-hand side, or prosperous
In Arabic, Yaman refers to the right-hand side or the direction of the south, historically associated with being 'blessed' or 'lucky.' It is the root word for the country Yemen, which was known in antiquity as Arabia Felix (Happy Arabia) due to its fertility.
Less common today
Yaman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,697 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jordanian professional basketball player
