Baby Name Popularity Profile

Yuna

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Yuna.

✦ Moon or desired 🌍 Japanese, Celtic nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #952
All-Time Peak Rank #952 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 3,063 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1983 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 271 births in 2025
πŸ’‘ The Yuna Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Moon or desired
Language Origin Japanese, Celtic
Origin Type multiple
Yuna has multiple independent origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'moon' (ε„ͺε₯ˆ), 'tie/bind' (硐菜), or 'dream' (倒菜) depending on the kanji. In Welsh (Celtic), it is a variant of Euna, meaning 'desired'.
Common Nicknames
Yu
Alternative Spellings
Yoona
Pronunciation: YOO-nah
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium Β· Under review

πŸ“– The Story Behind Yuna

According to SSA data, Yuna achieved its highest historical rank of #952 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 271 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 124.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 31 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Yuna across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +124.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 271 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 31 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 27
1990s: 65
2000s: 459
2010s: 1,233
2020s: 1,279

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Yu-na
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Y, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State California
Top States California, Washington, Nevada, Minnesota, New York
States with Data 24
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
California #486 771 2024 +89.2% Growth
Washington #1042 121 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #601 19 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #997 87 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1027 233 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1152 176 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #571 63 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 7 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #702 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #995 33 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1072 61 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #446 37 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois Unranked 86 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1168 46 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #680 32 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1407 40 2017 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina Unranked 27 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1390 28 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #1204 10 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1434 17 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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