Yuta
A masculine Japanese name meaning "a superior person" or "a respectable person".
Name Census estimates that about 356 living Americans carry the first name Yuta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yuta today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuta births was 1993 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuta. 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.
People living today
356
~ 1 in 962,793 Americans
Peak year
1993
21 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,742
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Yuta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuta from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 146 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Yuta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuta 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 Yuta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yutas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuta
The given name Yuta finds its origins in the Japanese language. It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, with its roots tracing back to ancient Japan.
The name Yuta is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "yu," which means "superior" or "excellent," and the word "ta," which can signify "field" or "rice paddy." Consequently, the name Yuta may have initially referred to someone who excelled in agricultural pursuits or owned fertile lands.
In ancient Japanese texts and records, the name Yuta appears to have been associated with individuals of high social standing, such as nobility or landowners. However, there are no definitive historical references that explicitly mention the name's usage in religious scriptures or significant literary works from that era.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Yuta was Yuta no Musashi, a renowned Japanese swordsman and ronin who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His legendary skills with the sword earned him a place in the annals of Japanese history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yuta was Yuta Tabuse, a Japanese professional basketball player born in 1980. He achieved the distinction of becoming the first Japanese-born player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) when he joined the Phoenix Suns in 2004.
In the realm of Japanese politics, Yuta Kaga, born in 1965, served as a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet of Japan, representing the Liberal Democratic Party.
Yuta Nakazato, born in 1983, is a renowned Japanese fashion designer known for his avant-garde and cutting-edge clothing designs. His label, YUTA, has gained international recognition and has been featured in numerous fashion shows around the world.
Additionally, Yuta Shikura, born in 1992, is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League, the top division of professional football in Japan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yuta, showcasing its enduring presence and significance within Japanese culture and society.
People
Yuta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yuta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 356 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuta 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 962,793 US residents.
Is Yuta a common name?
We classify Yuta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 363 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuta most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuta was 1993, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuta is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yuta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuta in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.