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.yam Domain Names

Prelaunch proposal

The.yam string appears to be a proposed new gTLD and is not shown in public ICANN registry status pages as delegated or live. Publicly announced information identifies Name Space LLC as the applicant associated with.yam. The string itself suggests a natural fit for content about yam as a food, ingredient, crop or cultural reference.

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.yam
Current status
Prelaunch proposal
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Announced applicant or applicants
Name Space LLCApplication Details - ICANN TAS: TLD Application System - ICANN
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
Public disclosure date
2026-08-18Application Details - ICANN
Application round/programme
Not recorded
Registry operator
Not verified
Registration availability
Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.
Last fact checked
2026-08-26

A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.

Illustrative uses

What could a .yam domain be used for?

If delegated,.yam could suit specialist food, recipe and produce-focused naming.

Recipe publishersUse.yam for sites centred on yam-based dishes, cooking methods and meal ideas.
Produce and farming contentA natural home for yam growers, suppliers and educational crop resources.
Food blogsSuitable for editorial or personal food publishing focused on tubers, root crops and related cuisine.
Cultural heritage projectsCan support pages exploring yam in regional foodways, festivals and traditions.
Ingredient cataloguesWorks well for product references, pantry guides and ingredient explainers.
Specialist ecommerceCould suit a boutique store focused on yam products, sauces or pantry items.
Community cooking groupsA memorable label for clubs, classes and online communities sharing yam recipes.
Education and nutritionUseful for information sites covering nutrition, preparation and storage of yam.

Domain name ideas

Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.

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Possible audiences

Who is .yam for?

  • Food publishers
  • Farmers and growers
  • Chefs and recipe creators
  • Food retailers
  • Cultural organisations
  • Nutrition educators

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Highly themed branding
  • Memorable niche positioning
  • Flexible for content or commerce

Considerations

  • No public delegation shown
  • Specialist meaning
  • Applicant context matters

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Frequently asked questions

What is.yam?

.yam is a proposed new gTLD string with a food-related meaning.

Is.yam live?

Public ICANN registry status pages do not show.yam as delegated or live.

Who is associated with the application?

Publicly announced information identifies Name Space LLC as the applicant associated with.yam.

What would.yam be best for?

It appears well suited to food, recipe, produce and cultural projects linked to yam.

Can I register a.yam domain now?

There is no public evidence in the researched sources that.yam is currently available for registration.

Is.yam only for businesses?

No. It could also suit educational, editorial, community and heritage projects.

Sources and review information