Younes Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-nes / /juːˈnɛs/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
God is gracious (Arabic); a variant of Yunus (Persian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Younes is often associated with the biblical figure Jonah, known for his story of being swallowed by a whale. In Persian culture, the name is linked to the same figure, reflecting the shared religious narratives in the region.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Younis
- Yunus
International Variants
- Yunus (Turkish)
- Younes (French)
- Jonas (Latin)
Famous people named Younes
Younes Belhanda — Moroccan footballer.
Younes El Aynaoui — Moroccan tennis player.
Fictional characters named Younes
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Younes was first seen in the United States in 1999. Younes has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Younes has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Younes (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 14 | |
| CA | 12 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 67 |