Yura Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYOO-rah / /juːˈrɑː/

Japanese; Slavic

Meaning

gentle; earth

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Yura can be derived from 'yurayura,' meaning gentle or swaying, often associated with nature and tranquility. In Slavic contexts, Yura is a diminutive form of names like Yuriy, which is linked to the earth and farming, reflecting the agrarian roots of many Slavic communities. Both origins emphasize a connection to nature and gentleness.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yura
  • Yuriko

International Variants

  • Yuri (Russian)
  • Yura (Japanese)

Famous people named Yura

Yura — South Korean singer.

Yura — Japanese actress.

Fictional characters named Yura

Yura — Inuyasha.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yura was first seen in the United States in 2012. Yura has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Yura has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yura

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20125
20145
20185
20196
20236
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