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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Snow (from the common kanji 雪); some spellings instead give 'happiness' (幸)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- YOO-kee
Yuki is a Japanese name used for both boys and girls, pronounced YOO-kee. Most commonly it's written with the kanji for snow, though some spellings use a different character meaning happiness instead — so the exact meaning can shift depending on how it's written.
Meaning & Origin of Yuki
Meaning: Snow (from the common kanji 雪); some spellings instead give 'happiness' (幸).
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Yuki
YOO-keeIPA /ˈjuːki/
Popularity of Yuki
Yuki reached its most popular point in the U.S. in 1996, when 25 babies were given the name, ranking it #3019. By 2024 it had fallen to #4539, with 31 babies recorded that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Yuki mean?
Snow (from the common kanji 雪); some spellings instead give ‘happiness’ (幸). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Yuki?
Yuki is pronounced YOO-kee (IPA: /ˈjuːki/).
Is Yuki a popular name right now?
Yuki peaked at #3019 in 1996 and is ranked #4539 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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