Yuna

Meaning & origin

Yuna is a name of multiple cultural origins that has steadily climbed in American usage over recent decades. First recorded in U.S. data in 1983, it remained uncommon until the 1990s, when its trajectory began a clear rise. By 2025 it reached peak popularity at rank 950, with about 1 in 5,931 newborn girls named Yuna. The name saw particular concentration in Wisconsin, Nevada, and California. Its appeal likely stems from its simplicity and cross-cultural adaptability, appearing in Japanese, Korean, and Arabic forms. Despite its varied origins, Yuna has become a modern global name, embraced for its soft sound and multicultural resonance.

Yuna is a name of multiple origins. In Japanese, it can be written with various kanji combinations, often yielding meanings like 'kindness' or 'evening'. In Korean, the name 유나 (Yuna) typically means 'allow, permit' or 'gentle'. It also serves as a variant of the Arabic name Yumna, meaning 'blessed, prosperous'. Since the 2000s, Yuna has gained international popularity as a modern cross-cultural name, especially in English-speaking countries, partly influenced by the Japanese singer Yuna and the Korean figure skater Kim Yuna.