Yu
Pronunciation: [ y-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 440 babies have been named Yu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yu is past its peak , currently ranked #28,630 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,630
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yu
Yu is a boy name .
Is Yu a boy or girl name? Yu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,630 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,027. Yu is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yu is currently ranked #28,630 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yu include Yusuf, Yunus, Yusef, Yuri, Yuvaan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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