Yuvia
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "rain".
Name Census estimates that about 477 living Americans carry the first name Yuvia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yuvia today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuvia births was 2009 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuvia. 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
477
~ 1 in 718,563 Americans
Peak year
2009
42 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,179
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Yuvia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuvia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 245 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuvia 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 Yuvia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuvias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Yuvia, while Illinois, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuvia
The name Yuvia is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prominent in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuva," meaning "young" or "youthful," and is thought to have been used as a name to symbolize vitality, energy, and new beginnings.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Yuvia can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic narrative, Yuvia is mentioned as the name of a minor character, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yuvia has been borne by various notable individuals. One of the earliest known was Yuvia Gupta, a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in the 6th century CE in India. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing the concept of zero as a numerical value.
In the 12th century, Yuvia Bhatta was a prominent Hindu philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyāya school of thought. His works on logic and epistemology had a profound impact on Indian philosophical thought and are still studied today.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Yuvia Khan was a influential military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess.
In the realm of literature, Yuvia Devi was a celebrated poet and writer from the 19th century in Bengal, India. Her works explored themes of social reform, women's empowerment, and spiritual enlightenment, and she is regarded as one of the pioneering voices of the Bengali Renaissance.
Another notable figure was Yuvia Krishnamurthy, an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who lived in the early 20th century. She actively participated in the Indian independence movement and was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education.
While the name Yuvia has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities over time, reflecting the rich tapestry of history and diversity that surrounds this name.
People
Yuvia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuvia 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
Yuvia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuvia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 477 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuvia 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 718,563 US residents.
Is Yuvia a common name?
We classify Yuvia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 484 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuvia most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuvia was 2009, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuvia is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yuvia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuvia 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.
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.