The nameYunus
Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Yunus comes from the Hebrew Yonah, "dove".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic.
History
Yunus, Jonah, is a prophet of the Quran, swallowed by a great fish. In England and Wales the name reached 239th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Famous people named Yunus
- Yunus Emre, Turkish poet
Popularity of the name Yunus
Yunus in the United States
Yunus was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 524 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Yunus. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Yunus in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 105 births a year on average, against 64 in the five years before.
Yunus in the United Kingdom
Yunus was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 994 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Yunus. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Yunus in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 175 births a year on average, against 109 in the five years before.
Yunus in France
Yunus in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yunus
Names from the same generation as Yunus, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yunus mean?
Yunus comes from the Hebrew Yonah, "dove".
What is the origin of the name Yunus?
Hebrew, through Arabic.
Is Yunus a girl's or a boy's name?
Yunus is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Yunus?
In 2024, Yunus was the 1453rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 124 births.
What are the variants of the name Yunus?
Variants and related names of Yunus include Younes.
What are good sibling names for Yunus?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Liora, Elyana, Gaia and Odette for a sister, Elyas, Jethro, Matheo and Davi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yunus?
Yunus Emre, Turkish poet.