Younis
Meaningform of Jonah · Arabic
Younis is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Jonah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funYounis doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationYounis is having its moment right now. Most Youniss are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Younis would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,126 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYounis first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Youniss? Head to New York, where it's the #950 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Younis
Younis is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “form of Jonah”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Younis
What does the name Younis mean?
Younis means “form of Jonah” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Younes (“form of Jonah”).
What is the origin of the name Younis?
Younis is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Younis a boy or girl name?
Younis is a boy name. In 2025, 68 US boys were named Younis.
How popular is the name Younis?
Younis ranked #2,125 for US boys in 2025, given to 68 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,862. Over the last five years it has climbed 681 places.
What names are similar to Younis?
If you like Younis, you might also like Younes.
What should I know before naming my baby Younis?
Younis is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Jonah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.