The nameYuna
Yuna is a short Japanese and Korean girl's name, often meaning "gentle".
- Girl's name
- Japanese and Korean
Meaning
Yuna can be written with several Japanese characters, often read as "gentle" or "tender".
Origin
Japanese and Korean.
History
Yuna is a top name in Japan. In the United States it reached its best rank, 1074th, in 2024.
Did you know?
- The South Korean skater Kim Yuna became Olympic champion in Vancouver in 2010, with a world record score.
Famous people named Yuna
- Kim Yuna, figure skater
- Yuna, singer
Popularity of the name Yuna
Yuna in the United States
Yuna was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,233 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Yuna. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Yuna in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 202 births a year on average, against 145 in the five years before.
Yuna in France
Yuna was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 2,280 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Yuna. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Yuna in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 389 births a year on average, against 268 in the five years before.
Yuna in Belgium
Yuna in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yuna
Names from the same generation as Yuna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuna mean?
Yuna can be written with several Japanese characters, often read as "gentle" or "tender".
What is the origin of the name Yuna?
Japanese and Korean.
Is Yuna a girl's or a boy's name?
Yuna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Yuna?
In 2024, Yuna was the 1073rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 231 births.
What are the variants of the name Yuna?
Variants and related names of Yuna include Anne.
What are good sibling names for Yuna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emi, Elyana, Imogen and Violette for a sister, Kenji, Jethro, Ayan and Elyas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yuna?
Kim Yuna, figure skater; Yuna, singer.