Gender: Male
Origin: Japanese, Chinese
Meaning: Jade or rain
Pronunciation: yoo, juː, Y UW
Popularity Rank: #3,351
This name is of Chinese origin and means 'jade' or 'rain'. In Chinese culture, jade is considered to be a symbol of beauty, purity, and goodness. It is also associated with protection and good luck.
The name Yu is of Japanese, Chinese origin and means Jade or rain. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Yu is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: yoo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): juː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y UW
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Yu is recorded 18,856 times globally, ranking it as the 3,351th most common name worldwide.
Yu is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 4,061 occurrences, making it the 78th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Yu is found among 1 in every 103 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #78 | 1 : 104 |
| Malaysia | #466 | 1 : 734 |
| Singapore | #156 | 1 : 286 |
| China | #32 | 1 : 103 |
| United States of America | #2,671 | 1 : 1,586 |
| Taiwan | #15 | 1 : 230 |
| Japan | #41 | 1 : 139 |
| Morocco | #2,008 | 1 : 1,628 |
| Italy | #2,802 | 1 : 1,904 |
| France | #2,625 | 1 : 2,173 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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