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Yuuki

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-kee /ˈjuː.ki/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings give 'courage; bravery' or 'gentle; hope' (yu, 'gentle; superior,' + ki, 'hope; brightness'). The double-u marks a long vowel. Character-dependent, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle-strong Japanese name: Yuuki means 'courage' or 'gentle hope' (said 'YOO-kee'). Character-dependent, which we note.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings give 'courage; bravery' or 'gentle; hope' (yu, 'gentle; superior,' + ki, 'hope; brightness'). The double-u marks a long vowel. Character-dependent, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#12284 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119892022

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

Yuuki is a Japanese name meaning 'courage' or 'gentle hope,' depending on the kanji chosen; the double-u marks the long vowel. It reads gentle and strong — rare in the U.S., character-dependent, which we note (said 'YOO-kee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Japanese families. Rare, gentle-strong, and character-dependent.

Did you know? Yuuki is Japanese for 'courage; bravery' or, by other kanji, 'gentle hope' — the double-u showing a long vowel. Its exact sense rides its characters, which we note (said 'YOO-kee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Yuuki — Japanese 'courage' / 'gentle hope'; character-dependent

Variations

YukiYūkiYuuki

Nicknames

YuuKi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuuki mean?

Yuuki is Japanese for 'courage; bravery' or 'gentle hope,' depending on the kanji, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yuuki?

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

Is Yuuki a boy or girl name?

Yuuki is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yuuki?

Yuuki is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Japanese families.

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