Yui

Meaning of Yui

Yui is a feminine given name of Japanese origin, typically written with the kanji 結 (to bind, connect) and 衣 (garment), thus literally denoting “bound garment” and connoting relational bonds; its phonological form in Japanese is rendered as /juːi/. From an onomastic standpoint, the dual semantic components emphasize both material and social cohesion, reflecting cultural values that prioritize communal harmony and interdependence. In the United States, Social Security Administration data indicate that Yui has appeared intermittently within the top 1,000 female names since 1989, fluctuating between ranks 821 and 974 and achieving a position of 928 in 2024 with 22 recorded births. This longitudinal pattern reveals a modest yet consistent increase in the name’s adoption, exemplifying a broader trend of Anglo-American engagement with Japanese linguistic elements in contemporary naming practices.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as yoo-ee (/juːi/)

• Yuri
• Yuna
• Yumi
• Yuki
• Yuka
• Yume