About the name Yunus
Yunus belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Younas, Younes, Younis, Younous, Younus, Yunes.
In the United States, Yunus first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1438 in 2023, and in 2024 124 babies received the name — 1,218 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yunus mean?
The meaning of Yunus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Yunus a boy or girl name?
Yunus is a boy name. In 2024, 124 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Yunus?
Yunus comes from the Biblical & Christian, Muslim & Arabic, Greek, Turkish and Persian tradition. It is also spelled Younas, Younes, Younis, Younous, Younus, Yunes.
How popular is the name Yunus?
Yunus first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #1438 in 2023, and 124 babies were given the name in 2024.
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