Yuki

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-kee /ˈju.ki/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'snow', 'happiness; good fortune', or 'courage'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Snow; happiness; courage: Yuki is Japanese, its meaning set by the kanji. Crisp, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'YOO-kee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'snow', 'happiness; good fortune', or 'courage'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6790 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 567

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

Yuki comes from Japanese — and its meaning depends on the kanji: variously 'snow', 'happiness; good fortune', or 'courage' (routes layered by design). A crisp, fresh name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'YOO-kee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, snow-and-happiness at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Yuki can mean 'snow', 'happiness; good fortune', or 'courage' in Japanese — the meaning depends on the kanji written — a crisp, fresh name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'YOO-kee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Yuki — unisex; meaning by kanji

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuki mean?

Yuki is Japanese — depending on the kanji, 'snow', 'happiness', or 'courage'; the routes are layered by design.

How do you pronounce Yuki?

It's said YOO-kee /ˈju.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yuki a boy or girl name?

Yuki is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Yuki?

Yuki is a rare name in the U.S.