girl's name
Yuka
YOO-kah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 401
Yuka is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Yuka is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1996, when 22 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yuka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Yuka?
In 2023, Yuka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Yuka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yuka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yuka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yuka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yuka
- Japanese YOO-kah
Sibling Names for Yuka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yuka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yuka
How popular is the name Yuka?
In 2023, Yuka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yuka a girl's or a boy's name?
Yuka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yuka?
Yuka has 2 syllables.
When was Yuka most popular?
Yuka peaked in 1996, when 22 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.