Yurika
A feminine Japanese name meaning "superior and prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Yurika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yurika today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yurika births was 1995 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yurika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
1995
10 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2011 SSA rank
#16,702
Tracked since 1984
Census
Yurika in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 314 people with the first name Yurika, which placed it at #28,548 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,548
National first-name rank
People counted
314
314 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
70.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yurika
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yurika is Asian/Pacific Islander at 70.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.8%) and Two or More Races (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Yurika described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Yurika at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander70.4% · 221
- Hispanic or Latino17.8% · 56
- Two or more races5.4% · 17
- White3.2% · 10
- Black or African American3.2% · 10
Popularity
Yurika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yurika from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 47 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yurika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yurika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yurika
The name Yurika is of Japanese origin, deriving from the Japanese words "yuri" meaning "lily" and "ka" meaning "fragrance" or "flower." This suggests that the name Yurika has a floral connection, embodying the beauty and delicacy of the lily flower. The name dates back several centuries in Japan, though its precise origins are not well-documented.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yurika can be found in the Heian period of Japanese history, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE. During this time, Japanese literature and poetry flourished, and it is possible that the name appeared in some of the literary works from that era, though specific references are scarce.
The first notable historical figure with the name Yurika was Yurika Kadono, a Japanese poet and calligrapher who lived during the Edo period (1603-1868). She was renowned for her exquisite waka poetry and her mastery of the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy. Yurika Kadono's works were highly celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and artists alike.
Another influential figure bearing the name Yurika was Yurika Ishikawa, a Japanese feminist and social reformer who lived from 1888 to 1956. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the New Women's Association, a prominent organization that worked towards gender equality and women's empowerment in Japan.
In more recent times, Yurika Momoko was a Japanese actress and singer who gained popularity in the 1990s. Born in 1972, she starred in several television dramas and films, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Yurika Momoko's music career also flourished, with several successful album releases that showcased her unique blend of pop and traditional Japanese influences.
Another notable figure with the name Yurika is Yurika Michine, a contemporary Japanese artist renowned for her intricate and captivating paper sculptures. Born in 1980, Michine's artworks have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, garnering praise for their delicate beauty and intricate craftsmanship.
Lastly, Yurika Yoshida is a Japanese professional golfer who has made a significant impact on the LPGA Tour. Born in 1994, Yoshida turned professional in 2016 and has since achieved numerous victories and top finishes in major tournaments, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Yurika throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and society.
People
Yurika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yurika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yurika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yurika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yurika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Yurika a common name?
We classify Yurika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yurika most popular?
The single biggest year for Yurika was 1995, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yurika is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Yurika in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 314 people with the name Yurika, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,548 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Yurika in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Yurika?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Yurika appears almost entirely female. Of the 312 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Yurika?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yurika is Asian/Pacific Islander at 70.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.8%) and Two or More Races (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Yurika most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Yurika in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.4% (221 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yurika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yurika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yurika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yurika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yurika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yurika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Yurika?
Find out how many people share the name Yurika on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.