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Yuva
♂ Boy
Pronounced YOO-vah /ˈju.və/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit yuva/yuvan, 'youth; young; the vigour of youth'Low
In 30 seconds: Youth; young; the vigour of youth: Yuva is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'YOO-vah').
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MeaningFrom the Sanskrit yuva/yuvan, 'youth; young; the vigour of youth'
U.S. rank (2025)#9685 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 65
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
Yuva comes from the Sanskrit yuva/yuvan, 'youth; young; the vigour of youth'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'YOO-vah').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, youth at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Yuva means 'youth; young; the vigour of youth' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, upbeat name (said 'YOO-vah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yuva — Sanskrit etymology
Variations
YuvanYuvaanYuv
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Yuva mean?
Yuva is Sanskrit for 'youth; young; the vigour of youth'.
How do you pronounce Yuva?
It's said YOO-vah /ˈju.və/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yuva a boy or girl name?
Yuva is a boy's name.
How popular is Yuva?
Yuva is a very rare name in the U.S.