Yui

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Yui Pronunciation

Yui is pronounced YOO-ee /ˈju.i/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese yui — variously 'a tie, a bond; only, superior; gentleness' (the kanji shape the meaning)Low

In 30 seconds: A tie; a bond: Yui is Japanese for 'a tie, a bond' (and 'gentleness'). Soft, sweet, and warm (said 'YOO-ee').

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese yui — variously 'a tie, a bond; only, superior; gentleness' (the kanji shape the meaning)

U.S. rank (2024)#5764 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yui comes from Japanese yui — which, depending on the kanji, can mean 'a tie, a bond, a connection', 'only, unique, superior', or 'gentleness, tenderness' (the kanji shape the meaning, which we note). A soft, sweet, hugely popular modern Japanese girls' name (said 'YOO-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-tie-and-bond at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Yui means variously 'a tie, a bond; only, unique; gentleness' in Japanese, depending on the kanji — a soft, sweet, hugely popular modern Japanese girls' name (said 'YOO-ee').

Overall data confidence 62%

Japanese references — Yui — kanji vary

Variations

YuuiYuy

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Japanese

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yui?

Yui is pronounced YOO-ee (/ˈju.i/). Press play above to hear Yui said aloud.

How do you say Yui?

Yui is said YOO-ee (/ˈju.i/). Press play above to hear Yui said aloud.

What does the name Yui mean?

Yui is Japanese for 'a tie, a bond' (also 'only; gentleness'); the kanji shape the meaning.

Is Yui a boy or girl name?

Yui is a girl's name.

How popular is Yui?

Yui is a rare name in the U.S.