Yuna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Yuna means 'gentle' or 'kind'.
Meaning of the Name Yuna
Yuna is a name of Japanese origin. It means 'gentle' or 'kind' and is often associated with beauty and grace. The name has a melodic and feminine sound, making it popular for baby girls. Yuna can also be a variant spelling of the Arabic name 'Yunus', meaning 'dove' or 'pigeon'.
Popularity of the Name Yuna
The popularity for the name Yuna peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 223 births, which ranked number 2,100 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Yuna had the most female births in 2022 with 223, which ranked number 1,107 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Yuna has increased sharply over the last ten years from 71 births to 223 births, an increase of 214.08%. Among females, Yuna has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 223 births, an increase of 214.08%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yuna
- 20 Year Trend of Yuna: 643.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Yuna: 214.08%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Yuna: 214.08%
Popularity of Yuna by State
Among females, Yuna was most popular in Western states with 68 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 55 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yuna. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 628 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 547 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 876 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 783 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 1358 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 510 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yuna
- Total Births of Yuna: 250 (12.13%)
- Female Births of Yuna: 250 (12.13%)
Given the upward trend of Yuna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.13% increase in total births, for a total of 250 births in 2024. For Females, births for Yuna have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 250 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.13%.