Yui Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYoo-ee / juːi

Japanese

Meaning

reason; cause; tie; bind

Historical & Cultural Background

Yui is a popular feminine name in Japan. It is often associated with various kanji characters that can alter its meaning. The name has gained popularity in contemporary culture, particularly among younger generations. It reflects a blend of traditional and modern naming practices in Japan.

Trend Summary

Yui has seen a steady rise in popularity in Japan, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

AyaMiuRuiSuiKoiHuiNuiKyu

Variants

  • Yuy
  • Yuii

International Variants

  • Yui (Japanese)

Famous people named Yui

Yui Aragaki is a Japanese actress and singer known for her roles in television dramas and films.

Yui Horie is a Japanese voice actress and singer recognized for her work in anime and video games.

Yui Mizuno is a Japanese singer and former member of the girl group Babymetal.

Yui Yokoyama is a Japanese idol and member of the popular group AKB48.

Fictional characters named Yui

Yui is a character in the anime series 'Sword Art Online,' known for her role as a supportive AI.

Yui is a character in the manga and anime 'Angel Beats!' who plays a significant role in the story.

Sibling Suggestions

YunaYukiYumiYokoYaraYasuko

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yui was first seen in the United States in 1989. Yui has ranked as high as #1391 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yui has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yui (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19898
199010
19917
199212
199311
19946
199512
199610
19978
19989
19999
20009
20019
200211
200324
200414
200511
20069
200714
200820
200918
201017
201118
201218
201321
201420
201529
201632
201721
201818
201920
202013
202118
202226
202320
202422