Rising since 2016, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Yunay since 2016
Babies named Yunay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Yunay is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 2016, and it has been climbing in usage since then. In 2025, it ranked 5,045, with an incidence of 1 in 89,899 newborns. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023. While its exact origin is unclear, it may be a variant or creative respelling of names like Yuna or Yunus. It is most commonly found in California, which aligns with the state's diverse naming trends. As a recent coinage, Yunay reflects the modern tendency to invent names that sound pleasant and distinctive without a long historical background.
Yunay is a recently recorded name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security data in 2016. It does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation; it may be a modern invention or a variant spelling of an existing name. The name has seen increasing use since 2016, peaking in 2023.
Where Yunay is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Yunay
Names that share Yunay's style, for a brother or sister.
