Yui
Yui first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2016, when 32 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 20.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yui popular?
Steady Yui has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 119 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 214 | |
| 2000s | 139 | |
| 1990s | 94 | |
| 1980s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yui mean?
Yui means Gentle; bind. Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
What is the origin of the name Yui?
Yui is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Yui?
Yui is pronounced “YOO-ee.”
Is Yui a boy or a girl name?
Yui is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Yui a popular name right now?
Yui has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Yui?
In 2025, Yui ranked #6104 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yui most popular?
Yui was most popular in 2016, when about 32 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yui?
Names similar to Yui include Hina, Airi, Himari, Rin, Mio.
What names go well with Yui?
Japanese names that pair well with Yui include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.