Yu

Q: Is Yu a boy or girl name?

Yu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28630, and as a girl name it ranks #28027.

Q: How popular is the name Yu?

Yu is ranked #28630 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ y-OO ]

Boy Name #28,630 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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Popularity Over Time

#28,630

Current Rank

Peaked 1986 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,630
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Yusuf #476 Yunus #1463 Yusef #1635 Yuri #1792 Yuvaan #1802 Yulian #2345 Yug #2388 Yuvan #2485

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Also a Girl Name

Yu is also used as a girl name, ranked #28027.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yu

Is Yu a boy or girl name?

Yu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28630. As a girl name, it is ranked #28027. Yu is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Yu?

Yu is pronounced y-OO.

How popular is the name Yu?

Yu is currently ranked #28630 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Yu a common or rare name?

Yu is an uncommon name, ranked #28630 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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