Yuna
A female given name. A female given name from Korean.
Every Yuna since 1983 — 3,063 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yuna
Yuna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #952 in 2025 with 271 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 3,063 American babies have been named Yuna. Its peak came in 2025, when 271 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yuna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yuna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271 | #952 |
| 2024 | 231 | #1,076 |
| 2023 | 198 | #1,208 |
| 2022 | 223 | #1,113 |
| 2021 | 204 | #1,195 |
| 2020 | 152 | #1,440 |
| 2019 | 158 | #1,422 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,472 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,474 |
| 2016 | 142 | #1,572 |
| 2015 | 121 | #1,742 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,691 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,019 |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,566 |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,087 |
| 2010 | 123 | #1,712 |
| 2009 | 83 | #2,358 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,854 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,165 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,314 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,863 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,997 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,666 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,278 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,063 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,698 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,543 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,220 |
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Famous people named Yuna
- Yuna Kim Skater · b. 1990
- Yuna Ito Singer · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuna mean?
A female given name. A female given name from Korean.
How popular is the name Yuna in 2025?
Yuna ranked #952 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 271 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yuna?
3,063 babies have been named Yuna in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yuna most popular?
Yuna peaked in 2025, when 271 newborns received the name.
Is Yuna a boy or girl name?
Yuna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yuna rising or falling?
Yuna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yuna?
Well-known people named Yuna include Yuna Kim (skater), Yuna Ito (singer).