Mother whose children are like fish
In Yoruba mythology, Yemaya is the powerful Orisha of the living ocean and the mother of all living things. She is often depicted as a protective, nurturing figure associated with the sea and fertility. Her name is a contraction of the Yoruba phrase 'Yeye omo eja', which translates to 'Mother whose children are fish'.
Less common today
Yemaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,961 in 2023.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
