unisex name
Yura
YOOR-uh (Russian)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 38
Yura is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 87% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 6 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.
- Peaked in 2019, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2012.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yura Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Yura?
In 2024, Yura was given to 6 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 Yura 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 Yura
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yura Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yura over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yura
- Russian YOOR-uh
Sibling Names for Yura
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yura — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yura
How popular is the name Yura?
In 2024, Yura was given to 6 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 Yura a girl's or a boy's name?
Yura is used for both girls and boys. About 87% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yura?
Yura has 2 syllables.
When was Yura most popular?
Yura peaked in 2019, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.