Rising since 2018, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Younus since 2011
Babies named Younus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Younus entered the U.S. naming data in 2011 and has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 2018. In 2025 it reached its peak rank of 5,399, with about 1 in 100,475 boys receiving the name. The name has seen consistent growth over the past decade, reflecting increased cultural diversity in American naming practices. Although it has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, its trajectory suggests a modest but steady increase in popularity among families drawn to names with Arabic and Islamic heritage.
Younus is a transliteration of the Arabic name يونس (Yunus), which corresponds to the biblical prophet Jonah. The name is derived from the Hebrew Yonah, meaning 'dove', a symbol of peace. It has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Youni, Youn
Sibling names for Younus
Names that share Younus's style, for a brother or sister.
