Yulani
A feminine name of Cherokee origin meaning "drifting cloud".
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Yulani. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yulani today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yulani births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yulani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yulani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,601
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Yulani: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yulani from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 71 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yulani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yulani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yulanis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yulani
The name Yulani is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Yuvaan," which means "young" or "youth." It is a name that has been predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yulani can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe young individuals or those in the prime of their lives. The name gained popularity among various Hindu communities, who believed it carried a sense of vitality and energy.
In the 5th century BCE, there was a renowned philosopher and scholar named Yulani Gotra, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian philosophy and literature. His works and teachings were widely respected and influential during that time period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yulani was Yulani Devi, a 10th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings continue to inspire generations of followers even today.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a prominent courtier and advisor named Yulani Khan, who served under several Mughal emperors. He was known for his wisdom and strategic counsel, playing a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of that era.
In more recent times, Yulani Kharitonova was a celebrated Russian ballerina and choreographer who lived from 1904 to 1988. She was renowned for her innovative and avant-garde approach to dance, and her performances captivated audiences across Europe and beyond.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Yulani was Yulani Radhika, an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who lived from 1920 to 2003. She dedicated her life to the cause of women's empowerment and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Yulani throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Yulani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yulani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yulani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yulani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yulani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Yulani a common name?
We classify Yulani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 94 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yulani most popular?
The single biggest year for Yulani was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yulani is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yulani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yulani a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yulani in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yulani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yulani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yulani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Yulani as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.