Yunus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Yunus means 'dove' and symbolizes gentleness and spiritual wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Yunus
Yunus is a name of Arabic origin which means 'dove'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'yunus', which refers to the bird associated with peace and purity. In Islamic tradition, Yunus is the Arabic name of the prophet Jonah, who is mentioned in the Quran. The name Yunus symbolizes gentleness, compassion, and spiritual wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Yunus
The popularity for the name Yunus peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 105 births, which ranked number 3,532 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Yunus had the most male births in 2022 with 105, which ranked number 1,632 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Yunus has increased sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 105 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Yunus has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 105 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yunus
- 20 Year Trend of Yunus: 556.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Yunus: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yunus: 200.00%
Popularity of Yunus by State
For males, Yunus was most popular in Midwestern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IL, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yunus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 11 | 768 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yunus
- Total Births of Yunus: 117 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Yunus: 117 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Yunus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 117 births in 2024. Male births for Yunus have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 117 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.