What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
Yui vs Rin
Which is more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yui today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
| Yui | Rin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Gentle; bind | Dignified |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | YOO-ee | RIN |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1989 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2016 (32) | 2025 (42) |
| In 2025 | 20 | 42 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Yui
Rin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Yui | Rin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 119 | 202 |
| 2010s | 214 | 162 |
| 2000s | 139 | 43 |
| 1990s | 94 | 0 |
| 1980s | 8 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Yui or Rin more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yui today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
What is the difference between Yui and Rin?
Yui means Gentle; bind (Japanese origin), while Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Yui or Rin?
In US records, Yui first appears in 1989 and Rin in 1983, so Rin has the longer recorded history.