Yen

Q: Is Yen a boy or girl name?

Yen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #40648, and as a girl name it ranks #46823.

Q: How popular is the name Yen?

Yen is ranked #40648 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ y-EHN ]

Boy Name #40,648 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yen is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-EHN.

Parents who love the name Yen often also consider Mohanad, Anel, Jaffer .

Popularity Over Time

#40,648

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #40,648
Total SSA Count: 5

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Yen Ethan

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Yen Asher

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Also a Girl Name

Yen is also used as a girl name, ranked #46823.

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Similar Names

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Anel Boy Greek via Spanish Mohanad Boy Arabic Demitrice Boy Greek Jaffer Boy Arabic Rishaun Boy Meldrick Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yen

Is Yen a boy or girl name?

Yen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40648. As a girl name, it is ranked #46823. Yen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Yen?

Yen is pronounced y-EHN.

How popular is the name Yen?

Yen is currently ranked #40648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Yen a common or rare name?

Yen is an uncommon name, ranked #40648 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yen

Yen is a boy name .

Is Yen a boy or girl name? Yen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,648 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #46,823. Yen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yen is currently ranked #40,648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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