Yuta is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the name Yuuta, which is composed of two elements: "Yu" meaning "rich" and "Ta" meaning "paddy field". Therefore, Yuta can be interpreted to mean "abundant rice paddy". It gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century and has since been used as a unisex name. The name is also recognized globally due to its usage by notable figures such as Yuta Nakanishi, a Japanese singer-songwriter, and Yuta Kanai, a Japanese professional baseball player.
"Yuta has seen a steady increase in popularity over time, with the highest number of births recorded in recent years, particularly in 2009 and 2014."