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Yue

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Pronounced yoo-EH /juˈɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Chinese yue, 'the moon' (also 'a month'); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Yue is Chinese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-EH').

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Origin LowChinese

MeaningFrom the Chinese yue, 'the moon' (also 'a month'); a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#9438 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yue comes from the Chinese yue, 'the moon' (also 'a month'); a word-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-EH', as one gliding syllable-pair).

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese families. Rare, the-moon at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Yue means 'the moon' (also 'a month') in Chinese — a lyrical, classic word-name (we note the word-name; said 'yoo-EH').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Yue — Chinese word-name

Variations

YuetYuee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yue mean?

Yue is Chinese for 'the moon' (also 'a month'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Yue?

It's said yoo-EH /juˈɛ/ — a gliding two-part sound.

Is Yue a boy or girl name?

Yue is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Yue?

Yue is a very rare name in the U.S.