Yuki

Yuki: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameJapanese origin

Meaning and origin of Yuki

  • A female given name from Japanese.
  • A male given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese ゆき (Yuki).

How popular is Yuki?

37U.S. babies in 2025
#3020peak rank (1996)
1,634babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,067 girls and 567 boys in the U.S. have been named Yuki (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3488 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #3020 in 1996. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Yuki FAQ

What does the name Yuki mean?

A female given name from Japanese. A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese ゆき (Yuki).

What is the origin of the name Yuki?

Yuki is listed as a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Yuki?

Since 1880, 1,067 girls and 567 boys in the U.S. have been named Yuki (65% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3488 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #3020 in 1996. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Yuki a boy or girl name?

Yuki is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,067 girls and 567 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.