Yunus is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #964 in 1997 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 206 births ranking #239. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 20,963 boys born was named Yunus. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah and traditionally carries the dove meaning associated with that name family. It feels calm, spiritual, and gently distinctive.
The name is important in Islamic tradition through the prophet Yunus and also links clearly to the wider Jonah family. Its sound helps it feel soft while the history behind it remains weighty.