Will my child share the name Younus with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Younus per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Younus in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Younus becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Younus is rising: up 287 places since 2020, to #1,538 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,104 in 2022.

Is Younus a good choice for a distinctive name?

Younus is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Younus?

Notable people named Younus include: Younus Shaikh, Younus Changezi and Younus Group of Industries.

Is Younus a popular baby name in the United States?

Younus does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Younus is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Younus in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Younus

Younus is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 365 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1104 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Younus is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Younus in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Younus

Younus Shaikh — Mohammed Younus Shaikh is a Pakistani medical doctor, human rights activist and freethinker.
Younus Changezi — Muhammad Younus Changezi is a Pakistani former footballer who played as left-winger, and former manager.
Younus Soomro — Yunis Haider Soomro was a Pakistani orthopaedic surgeon and former caretaker minister.

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