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Yuna

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yuna: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

Yuna is a name with rich multicultural roots. Primarily of Korean origin, where it combines two syllables to mean "allow" or "indulge" and "to be," it can also be a Japanese name derived from "yu" (gentle, superior) and "na" (apple tree, vegetables, or a phonetic ending). For Scottish parents, its most notable modern connection is Yuna Itō, the Japanese-American freestyle skier who won a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, becoming a household name. The name also gained global recognition through the Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna, bringing a soft, melodic feel to the name. It remains relatively rare in Scotland, offering a distinctive yet accessible choice with a wonderfully international flavour.