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Yuji
BoyMeaning of Yuji: Japanese: 'abundant second son' or 'courageous'
Yuji is a boy's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6438th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6438
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
275
First recorded 1972 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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