MallowbyNames

Oyuki

oh-YOO-kee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Yukiko or a Japanese name meaning 'snow'.

Peak popularity
1988
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Oyuki since 1987

Babies named Oyuki per year in U.S. Social Security records.

713201990200020102020Most births 1988Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s34
1990s58
2000s41
2010s26
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Oyuki is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1987. Its peak year of usage was 1988, after which it has remained extremely uncommon, with no recent rank and a stable trajectory. The name likely has Japanese origins, possibly as an honorific form of Yuki meaning 'snow', though its etymology is not definitively established. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 names in any state.

Oyuki is a Japanese name that likely derives from the Japanese word 'yuki' meaning 'snow', with the honorific prefix 'O'. It may also be a variant or diminutive of names like Yukiko. The name is rare and has been recorded in U.S. Social Security data since 1987, with a peak in 1988. It has maintained a stable but very low frequency of usage.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Yuki

Sibling names for Oyuki

Names that share Oyuki's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Yuki, Akira, Hana, Sakura, Emi

Brothers: Kenji, Taro, Hiro, Ryo, Satoshi

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Oyuki mean?
Oyuki is likely derived from Japanese 'yuki' meaning 'snow', with the prefix 'O'. However, its exact origin is uncertain.
How popular is the name Oyuki?
Oyuki is very rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987 and peaked in 1988, but it has no recent rank due to extremely low usage.
Is Oyuki a boy or girl name?
Oyuki is predominantly used for girls.