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Yuval

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Pronounced yoo-VAHL /juˈvɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Yuval, 'stream; brook' - the name of Jubal in Genesis, called the ancestor of all who play the harp and flute. Unisex in Israel, leaning male. Used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing Hebrew name: Yuval means 'stream; brook' (said 'yoo-VAHL'). Unisex in Israel, leaning male - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Yuval, 'stream; brook' - the name of Jubal in Genesis, called the ancestor of all who play the harp and flute. Unisex in Israel, leaning male. Used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2021)#9537 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119952021

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

Yuval comes from the Hebrew for 'stream; brook,' the name Jubal in Genesis, tied to the origins of music. It is used for both sexes in Israel and leans male; used here for a girl, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'yoo-VAHL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and biblical.

Did you know? Yuval is Hebrew for 'stream; brook' - the biblical Jubal, named in Genesis as the forebear of musicians. It is unisex in Israel and leans male, which we note (said 'yoo-VAHL').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Yuval — Hebrew 'stream; brook'; Jubal in Genesis; unisex, male-leaning

Variations

YuvalYubalJuval

Nicknames

YuviVali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuval mean?

Yuval is Hebrew for 'stream; brook,' a name in Genesis; unisex in Israel and leaning male.

How do you pronounce Yuval?

It's said yoo-VAHL /juˈvɑːl/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Yuval a boy or girl name?

Yuval is unisex in Israel and leans male; it is used here for a girl - we note the lean.

How popular is Yuval?

Yuval is extremely rare in the U.S.

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