The nameYouna
Youna is a Breton girl's name, the feminine of Youenn, the Breton form of Yves. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Youna comes from Youenn, from the Germanic iv, "yew", the wood used for bows.
Origin
Breton. It is also spelled Yuna.
History
Youna appeared in the mid 1960s and peaked in the late 2000s, especially in Brittany.
Popularity of the name Youna
Youna in France
Youna was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,060 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Youna. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Youna in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 42 births a year on average, against 66 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Youna in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Youna mean?
Youna comes from Youenn, from the Germanic iv, "yew", the wood used for bows.
What is the origin of the name Youna?
Breton. It is also spelled Yuna.
Is Youna a girl's or a boy's name?
Youna is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Youna?
Variants and related names of Youna include Youenn.