Penelope vs Yusupha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
5,741
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Penny, Nell, Nellie

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Yusupha

Boy #18,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Gambian Senegalese Mandinka Wolof West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,171
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yusu, Supha

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Popularity Comparison

Penelope Rank #28
Yusupha Rank #18,171

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #18171 for Yusupha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Yusupha ___

  • Yusupha Amadou
  • Yusupha Oumar
  • Yusupha Samba
  • Yusupha Ibrahima
  • Yusupha Lamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

If you choose Yusupha

Fatou Aminata Lamin Binta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penelope or Yusupha more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Yusupha at #18171 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Yusupha mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Yusupha means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Penelope and Yusupha boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Yusupha is primarily a boy name.

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