Yuna

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameJapaneseRising fast Also a pet name
#1074 133in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A town in Mid West, Western Australia, Australia.

Yuna is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, with multiple possible kanji meanings including "gentle, kind" (yu = gentle, na = gentle) or "dream, moon." It is a popular feminine name in Japan and across East Asia.

Yuna is best known internationally as the female protagonist of the video game Final Fantasy X — a gentle, selfless summoner on a pilgrimage to save her world. That beloved character has driven the name's growth in the United States, alongside its natural elegance as a genuine Japanese name.

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Popularity Over Time

Yuna climbed 1923 spots in the last 20 years — from #2997 to #1074.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yuna
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,008
2010s1,233
2000s459
1990s65
1980s27

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 19832024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yuna
YearBirthsRank
2024231#1074
2023198#1207
2022223#1112
2021204#1195
2020152#1440
2019158#1422
2018150#1472
2017153#1474
2016142#1572
2015121#1742
2014125#1690
201397#2019
201271#2566
201193#2087
2010123#1712
200983#2358
200863#2854
200755#3164
200650#3313
200558#2861

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Yuna has two lives

Yuna, the baby name
#1074girls
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Yuna, the pet name
#1997pet name
50 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19832024) · Methodology