The nameUnai
Unai is a boy's name of Basque origin meaning "shepherd". It is well liked in the Basque Country.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Unai comes from the Basque unai, "cowherd, shepherd".
Origin
Basque.
History
The name has spread in the Basque Country and the south west of France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Unai
Unai in France
976thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (35 births)
575babies named Unai in France since 1900
Unai was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Unai. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Unai in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Unai mean?
Unai comes from the Basque unai, "cowherd, shepherd".
What is the origin of the name Unai?
Basque.
Is Unai a girl's or a boy's name?
Unai is a boy's name.