Rising since 2002, #2,125 for boys today.
Popularity of Younis since 1999
Babies named Younis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 289 |
| 2020s | 381 |
Meaning & origin
Younis, the Arabic form of Jonah, has been present in U.S. records since 1999 and remains primarily concentrated in states with significant Arab-American communities, such as New York, Michigan, and New Jersey. Its popularity has steadily risen since 2002, reaching its highest rank of 2125 in 2024, with a 1-in-25,119 frequency in 2025. The name's strong religious and cultural associations with the prophet Yunus contribute to its enduring use among Muslim families.
Younis is a transliteration of the Arabic name يونس, which is the Arabic form of Jonah (Hebrew Yonah), meaning 'dove'. In Islamic tradition, Prophet Yunus (Jonah) is a significant figure. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, often in honor of the prophet.
Where Younis is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Younis” around the world
Where Younis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Youni, Youno
Sibling names for Younis
Names that share Younis's style, for a brother or sister.
