About the name Younis
Younis belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “dove” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Younas, Younes, Younous, Younus, Yunes, Yunis.
In the United States, Younis first appears in Social Security records in 1999. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1871 in 2024, and in 2024 86 babies received the name — 652 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Younis mean?
Younis means “dove” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Is Younis a boy or girl name?
Younis is a boy name. In 2024, 86 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Younis?
Younis comes from the Biblical & Christian, Muslim & Arabic and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Younas, Younes, Younous, Younus, Yunes, Yunis.
How popular is the name Younis?
Younis first appears in US records in 1999. Its best-ever ranking was #1871 in 2024, and 86 babies were given the name in 2024.
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