Is Younes a boy's or girl's name?

Younes is primarily a boy's name.

When was Younes most popular?

Younes reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 67 births that year. It is currently ranked #2183 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Younes?

Younes is currently ranked #2183 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 577 babies since 1999.

Younes

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#2183▲ 159in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Younes is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Jonah or Jonas, from the Hebrew meaning 'dove.' Yunus (Jonah) is a revered prophet in Islam, making this a name with deep Quranic resonance across Muslim communities worldwide.

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Popularity Over Time

Younes climbed 5336 spots in the last 20 years — from #7519 to #2183.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Younes
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	242	#2800	▲
2010s	222	#4837	▲
2000s	104	#7786	▲
1990s	9	#7122	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Younes
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	67	#2183	+7 (11.7%)
2023	60	#2342	+20 (50.0%)
2022	40	#3096	-2 (-4.8%)
2021	42	#2971	+9 (27.3%)
2020	33	#3409	+4 (13.8%)
2019	29	#3791	-8 (-21.6%)
2018	37	#3168	+12 (48.0%)
2017	25	#4222	+3 (13.6%)
2016	22	#4618	0
2015	22	#4538	+4 (22.2%)
2014	18	#5246	+1 (5.9%)
2013	17	#5394	+1 (6.3%)
2012	16	#5714	-9 (-36.0%)
2011	25	#4102	+14 (127.3%)
2010	11	#7573	-8 (-42.1%)
2009	19	#5096	+8 (72.7%)
2008	11	#7685	0
2007	11	#7572	+4 (57.1%)
2006	7	#10636	-4 (-36.4%)
2005	11	#7085	+1 (10.0%)