Rising since 2002, #2,125 for boys today.
Popularity of Younes since 1999
Babies named Younes per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 310 |
Meaning & origin
Younes is a masculine Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1999 and has been rising in use since 2002, reaching its peak rank of 2125 in 2025. The name remains rare nationally, with about 1 in every 25,119 newborn boys given the name. It is most popular in Michigan, New Jersey, and Illinois, reflecting concentrations of Arab-American communities. As a variant of Yunus, the Quranic form of Jonah, Younes carries deep religious resonance in Islam. The name has gained steady traction over the past two decades, though it remains an uncommon choice compared to other Arabic names entering the U.S. mainstream.
Younes is an Arabic variant of Yunus, which is the Quranic form of the name Jonah, derived from the Hebrew Yonah, meaning 'dove' and symbolizing grace. The name is borne by the prophet Yunus (Jonah) in Islam, who was swallowed by a large fish. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities for centuries.
Where Younes is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Younes” around the world
Where Younes lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
500
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
28
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Youni, Yoyo
Sibling names for Younes
Names that share Younes's style, for a brother or sister.
