20 Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA Specialty: Relationships and Baby NamesExperience: 7 years

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

Read full bio of Shikha Thakur

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching Specialty: Love, Marriage and RelationshipsExperience: 7 years

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

Read full bio of Siddharth Kesiraju

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd Specialty: Child education & activitiesExperience: 2 years

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

Read full bio of Praggya Joshi

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Yago	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect; Universally
Yuto	Boy	Permanence; Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Soar; Fly
Yusei	Unisex	Planetary; Help; Save; Righteous friend
Yoshihiro	Boy	Common good
Yuji	Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Yoshio	Boy	Righteous boy
Yasuke	Unisex	All the more; Help; Intermediary; Arrow; Store; The black one
Yamato	Boy	Great harmony
Yuya	Unisex	Tenderness; Gentleness; Superiority; Profound; Sincerity; Gracious; Night
Yugo	Girl	Kind and enlightened; Gentle realization

Yusuke	Unisex	Shellfish; Help; Courage; Friend; Possessing; Reason
Yori	Unisex	Rely
Yoshiaki	Boy	To be happy or to be righteous
Yuuma	Boy	Gentle; Truthful; Honest
Yuuto	Boy	Gentle person; Excellent fly
Youta	Boy	Great light; Big sun
Yukio	Unisex	Happy man
Yuichi	Boy	Courageous; Helpful
Yato	Boy	Stopped night
Yahiko	Boy	Forever prince

Infographic: Notable Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Naming a child is a challenging task. Names are not just labels; they map your child's path for the rest of their lives. To help you choose the right one, we have compiled a list of some amazing Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y. Dive in to find the most appropriate name for your little one, and give them an identifier that reminds them of your love forever.

Japanese Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With Y(infographic)

Look Up For Many More Names

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.