Boy Name

Younis

"Jonah, a prophet in Islamic and Judeo-Christian tradition"

Ranked #1871 for boys

About the Name Younis

Meaning

Jonah, a prophet in Islamic and Judeo-Christian tradition

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#1871

Younis is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "Jonah, a prophet in Islamic and Judeo-Christian tradition" and Currently ranked #1871 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Arabic names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

#44

2000

#289

2010

#312

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Younis

YK Younis Khan (Pakistani cricketer)

Names Similar to Younis

Yunus

Boy

Arabic name meaning Jonah, referring to the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a whale.

Arabic/Hebrew #1464

Youssef

Boy

God will increase; God adds blessings and growth.

Arabic #1602

Yusuf

Boy

God increases, God will add

Arabic #475

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
Starts with: Y
Origin: Arabic