Holding steady.
Popularity of Yuta since 1983
Babies named Yuta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yuta is a Japanese masculine name that has maintained steady usage in Japan since first appearing in U.S. records in 1983. Its peak year was 1993, reflecting a broader trend in Japanese naming during that decade. The name's trajectory has been stable, neither surging nor declining sharply. While it does not appear in top states data due to low U.S. usage, it remains a familiar Japanese name internationally. The kanji combinations give it flexibility in meaning, typically emphasizing positive qualities like excellence or bravery.
Yuta is a Japanese masculine name formed from various kanji (Chinese characters) used in Japanese writing. Common interpretations include 優太, where 優 (yuu) means 'excellent, gentle' and 太 (ta) means 'thick, big, great', or 勇太, where 勇 (yuu) means 'brave' and 太 (ta) means 'big'. The name has been consistently used in Japan since the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s when it peaked in popularity. It is also used in other East Asian contexts with different character combinations.
“Yuta” around the world
Where Yuta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yuta
Names that share Yuta's style, for a brother or sister.
