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About Younes
Consider a name that bridges cultures with elegance and carries centuries of tradition while feeling refreshingly contemporary. Younes offers exactly this rare combination. This name brings sophistication and international flair to any child's identity, standing out in classrooms without seeming unusual. The soft consonants and flowing vowels create a melodic quality that's pleasant to hear and easy to pronounce across multiple languages. Choose Younes if you want your son to carry a name that speaks to heritage while opening doors globally. It's a choice that honors roots while embracing a multicultural future. The name suggests wisdom, gentleness, and strength—a powerful trio for any young person navigating today's interconnected world.
Popularity of the Name Younes
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #935 | #678 | |
| 2023 | #863 | #608 | |
| 2024 | #849 | #743 | #746 |
| 2025 | #715 | #769 | #579 |
| 2011 | #921 | #654 | |
| 2013 | #864 | #661 | |
| 2004 | #769 | ||
| 2005 | #831 | ||
| 2006 | #769 | ||
| 2007 | #675 | ||
| 2008 | #738 | ||
| 2009 | #797 | ||
| 2010 | #746 | ||
| 2012 | #568 | ||
| 2014 | #648 | ||
| 2015 | #563 | ||
| 2016 | #606 | ||
| 2017 | #677 | ||
| 2018 | #589 | ||
| 2020 | #714 | ||
| 2021 | #767 | ||
| 2022 | #831 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Younes
Names Similar to Younes
Nicknames for Younes
- You
- Nes
Famous People Named Younes
| Younes Namli | Danish-Moroccan footballer |
| Younes Shalaby | Egyptian actor |
| Younes Delfi | Iranian footballer |
| Younes Bendjima | Algerian model |
| Younes Mokhtar | Dutch-Moroccan footballer |
| Younes Belhanda | Moroccan footballer |
| Younes Kaboul | French footballer |
| Younes Mahmoud | Iraqi footballer |
| Younes El Aynaoui | Moroccan tennis player |
| Younes Benyoussef | Moroccan boxer |
| Younes Zarou | Moroccan painter |
| Younes Bachir | Moroccan actor |
| Younes Taouil | Moroccan footballer |
| Younes Anzane | Moroccan poet |
| Younes Boudadi | Moroccan filmmaker |
Characters Named Younes
| Younes Jahangir | Character in the novel "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Younes Laalej | Character in the film "Casablanca" directed by Michael Curtiz |
| Younes Rahmadi | Character in the play "The Wedding" by Abdelkader Alloula |
| Younes Benrahou | Character in the TV series "Les Aventures de Younes et Bambi" |
| Younes Cheikh | Character in the TV series "La Casa de Papel" |
| Younes Daradji | Character in the film "Ali Zaoua - Prince of the Streets" directed by Nabil Ayouch |