Yue
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yue is a Chinese name meaning “moon”. It is a uncommon name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yue
Yue is a name of Chinese origin, historically associated with the Yue state during the Zhou Dynasty. The name is written with a character that represents the moon, but it has multiple linguistic interpretations depending on its tonal pronunciation. In ancient records, it also refers to the region and the people inhabiting the southern coastal areas of China. As a modern name, it evokes imagery of the night sky and cultural heritage.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yue
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yue is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 27.44% male and 72.56% female bearers. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Yue
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yue is listed under Uncommon Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 4.74M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.18M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 219K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 549K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yue ranked #1,210 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #643 in 2024 — a drop of 567 places. Yue shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #100 in 1990. Its lowest recorded position was #1,210 in 2025. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name fell 11 places (from #455 to #1,210).
Characteristics of the Name Yue
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Unisex Names
- Starts with
- Y — Unisex Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- e — Unisex Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yue is defined by a single syllable and a vowel-heavy ending, which creates a light, melodic resonance. Its brevity and fluid phonetics contribute to a Soft & Gentle and Beautiful & Charming aesthetic that feels inherently graceful.
Middle Names For Yue
Middle names used with YueMethodology
Yue is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Yue Peng · Yue Ning · Yue Rong · Yue Xian · Yue CaiView all 10 unisex middle names.
Middle name suggestions for YueMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yue is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Yue Leslie · Yue Lawson · Yue Lavern · Yue Layton · Yue Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yue
Sound Like Yue Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yu · Yi · Yee · View all 9 names
Spelled Like Yue Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yuei · Yuhe · Yule · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Yu · Yael · Yi · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Yue Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Yu · Tru · Dru · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Quinn · Jan · Reese · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Yue”
Dictionary Meaning of "Yue"Methodology
alternative form of 噦 /哕 (“to vomit”)
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How to Spell Yue in ASL
- Y
- u
- e
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