Total births
102
Boys' name · since 2016
Yunay
Yunay has 102 recorded births since 2016 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5432
- among boys today
- 102
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
102 babies have been named Yunay since 2016, making it today's #5432 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Yunay recorded 102 times among boys since 2016, holding rank #5432 nationally today, ahead of 62% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2016 to 2025.
- #5432 among boys today
- 102 born since 2016
- 2020s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Yunay is currently the #5432 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 102 born since 2016, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5432
- among boys today
- 102
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yunay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5432
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Yunay was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
25 babies were named Yunay in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Yunay compares
102 26th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Yunay's all-time total is 72% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yunay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 102 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Yunay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yunay's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2020, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yunay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,432
Active since
2016
Yunay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2016–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Yunay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Yunay's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Yunay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 84 births (82% of all-time use).
Yunay by state
Where Yunay concentrates geographically, total births since 2016
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 6.9% |
California share of Yunay's total US births 12.7%
Even split
13 of 102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yunay? ▼
Since 2016, Social Security records show 102 babies named Yunay. Today it holds rank #5432 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 25 births.
When was Yunay most popular? ▼
Yunay was most popular in the 2020s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Yunay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yunay are California (13 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Yunay been used? ▼
Yunay has been recorded in Social Security data since 2016, spanning 10 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Yunay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yunus, Yunis, Yunior, Yuniel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Yunay's data
- California records the most Yunays (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yunay
Nearby Names Like Yunay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yunay
Yunus Boy
#1467 1,369 births
Yunis Boy
#3203 441 births
Yunior Boy
#5550 364 births
Yuniel Boy
#13257 131 births
Yunuen Boy
#13692 46 births
Compare Yunay side by side: Yunay vs Yunus Yunay vs Yunis Yunay vs Yunior
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2016–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yunay: #5432 Boys' Name - 102 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yunay. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yunay draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.