Younes
Younes is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Dove; sign or miracle.
Origin and history
Younes is an Arabic name derived from the biblical Prophet Jonah. It has seen increased usage in the United States in recent years, reflecting growing cultural diversity in naming trends. The name carries a rich historical and spiritual significance across Abrahamic traditions.
Popularity in the United States
645 babies in the United States have been named Younes since 1880. It ranks #4031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1617.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35.6 %)
- CA (28.3 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- MA (6.1 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 9 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 310 |
Famous people named Younes
- Younes El Aynaoui: Tennis player
- Younes Kaboul: Soccer player
- Younes Bendjima: Model, Boxer
Fun facts
- Younes is the direct Arabic linguistic equivalent to the Hebrew name Jonah and the Greek name Jonas.
- Nearly half of all U.S. birth records for the name Younes since 1880 have occurred since 2020.