MallowbyNames

Yukari

YOO-kah-ree · one meaning is 'gentle village' or 'village of gentle people'; debated, as the name can use various kanji combinations

Peak popularity
2008
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2007

Declining since 2007.

Popularity of Yukari since 1985

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

49131990200020102020Most births 2006Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s16
1990s33
2000s77
2010s54
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Yukari is a Japanese name whose popularity in the United States has never reached the top 1000, though it saw its peak year of recorded usage in 2008. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2007, reflecting a gradual decline in U.S. births. With no state-level concentration, Yukari remains a rare and distinctive choice, often appreciated for its melodic sound and the flexibility of its kanji representation.

Yukari is a Japanese female name composed of elements that typically include 'yu' (gentle, superior) and 'kari' (village, temporary), though the kanji can vary widely. It gained modern usage as a given name, particularly popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in Japan.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Yuka, Kari

Sibling names for Yukari

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

Sisters: Sakura, Hinata, Aoi, Rin, Yuki

Brothers: Haruki, Kaito, Ryo, Sora, Takumi

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Yukari mean?
Yukari can mean 'gentle village' or similar depending on the kanji used, but it is often chosen for its sound rather than a fixed meaning.
How popular is the name Yukari?
Yukari has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since records began in 1880. Its peak usage in the U.S. was in 2008, but it has since declined.
Is Yukari a boy or girl name?
Yukari is typically a feminine name in Japan.