Rising since 1996, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yuli since 1990
Babies named Yuli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Yuli is an uncommon name in the United States, ranking 5,917 in 2025, with about 1 in every 80,363 newborns receiving the name. Its usage has been steadily rising since 1996, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025. The name is most frequently found in California, reflecting its diverse cultural roots. Yuli may be a diminutive of Julia or Yuri, giving it a global, cross-cultural appeal. Its simplicity and melodic sound make it an accessible choice for parents seeking a short, distinctive name.
Yuli has multiple possible origins. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it may be a diminutive of Julia or Julieta. In Russian, it can be a short form of Yuliya (Юлия), the Russian form of Julia. It also appears in Indonesia as a name in its own right, possibly derived from Sanskrit or Arabic roots. The name gained modest usage in the United States beginning in the 1990s, particularly in California.
Where Yuli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yuli” around the world
Where Yuli lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Yuli
Names that share Yuli's style, for a brother or sister.
