Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Yuna
GirlJapanese, Korean· “several Japanese and Korean meanings”
- Meaning
- several Japanese and Korean meanings (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Japanese, Korean
- Pronunciation
- YOO-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #952
- US babies 2025
- 271
- Best rank
- #952 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Yuna
Yuna is often said to mean “several Japanese and Korean meanings”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Japanese and Korean roots.
Yuna is a name used in both Japan and Korea, and its meaning depends on how it is written. In Japanese it can be written with many combinations of kanji, and in Korean it can also take different characters, so there is no single translation. The South Korean figure skater Kim Yuna, an Olympic champion, is one of its best-known bearers, and gamers know Yuna as the heroine of Final Fantasy X. Yuna is short, soft and easy to pronounce in English, and it feels gentle, modern and international.
Popularity over time
Yuna first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #952, and its highest count, 271 babies. Use has grown 124% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,698 in 2000, #1,712 in 2010, and #952 in 2025. Of the 3,063 US girls named Yuna since records began, 42% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,233 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Yusra, Sunday, Mariella, Amyra, and Salome.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yuna ranked highest in Wisconsin, California, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | #446 | 12 |
| California | #486 | 70 |
| New Jersey | #571 | 14 |
| Nevada | #601 | 5 |
| Massachusetts | #680 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yuna is usually pronounced YOO-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with Y and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Yuna
A few middle names that flow with Yuna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yuna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuna mean?
Yuna is often said to mean “several Japanese and Korean meanings”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Japanese and Korean roots.
What is the origin of the name Yuna?
Yuna has Japanese and Korean roots. Yuna is a name used in both Japan and Korea, and its meaning depends on how it is written.
Is Yuna a popular name?
Yes. Yuna ranked #952 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Yuna a boy or girl name?
Yuna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yuna?
Yuna is usually pronounced YOO-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings