Yuki Unisex
Origin(s)
Japanese
Meaning
snow; happiness
Historical & Cultural Background
Yuki is a common name in Japan, often given to boys. The name can be associated with various kanji characters, each imparting different meanings. In Japanese culture, names are often chosen based on the desired traits or characteristics parents wish to bestow upon their children. The name Yuki can evoke imagery of winter and purity due to its meaning related to snow.
Trend Summary
Yuki has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings in the U.S., reflecting interest in Japanese names.
Similar Names
Yoshi, Yuji, Kaito, Ren, Ryu, Akira, Toshi, Haruki
Variants
- Yukio
- Yukito
International Variants
- Yuki (Japanese)
Famous people named Yuki
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Fictional characters named Yuki
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yuki was first seen in the United States in 1986. Yuki has ranked as high as #1207 nationally which occurred in 1996 and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yuki has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yuki (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |