Yuki

Yuki is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “enemies; Yuki.” In 2024 it was given to 31 girls in the United States.

Yuki at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“enemies; Yuki”

About the name Yuki

Yuki belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “enemies; Yuki” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Yuki first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3488 in 2004, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 1,042 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yuki in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#3488 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Babies named Yuki in 2024
31
Total since 1880
1,042

Yuki in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2535 in 2009
Babies named Yuki in 2025
4
Total since 1996
109

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yuki mean?

Yuki means “enemies; Yuki” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Yuki a boy or girl name?

Yuki is a girl name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yuki?

Yuki comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Yuki?

Yuki first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #3488 in 2004, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

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