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Yuki

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Pronounced YOO-kee /ˈju.ki/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese yuki, 'snow' or 'happiness, good fortune' (meaning depends on the kanji)Medium

In 30 seconds: Snow-pure and happy: Yuki is Japanese for 'snow' — or 'happiness'. Soft, serene, and bright.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese yuki, 'snow' or 'happiness, good fortune' (meaning depends on the kanji)

U.S. rank (2025)#5399 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,066

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 yuki, 'snow' or 'happiness, good fortune' (the meaning depends on the kanji, which we note). A soft, serene name across Japan, here for girls.

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

Did you know? Yuki means 'snow' or 'happiness, good fortune' in Japanese, depending on the kanji — a soft, serene name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 78%

Japanese references — Yuki — kanji-dependent

Variations

YukieYuko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuki mean?

Yuki is Japanese for 'snow' or 'happiness' (the meaning depends on the kanji).

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 girl's name.

How popular is Yuki?

Yuki is a rare name in the U.S.