Yuya is of Japanese origin, meaning "gentle" or "soft". It's composed of two kanji characters: "柔" (yu) and "也" (ya). This name gained popularity in Japan during the late 20th century, often used for both boys and girls due to its unisex nature. The name has also been adopted internationally, appearing occasionally in other East Asian countries like Korea and China. It's pronounced /ˈjuː.jə/ in English, with the stress on the first syllable.
The name Yuya experienced a significant surge in popularity between 1992 and 2001, with the highest number of births occurring in 2001 (7 births). However, there was a notable decline after this peak, with only one birth recorded in 2013. Overall, from 1989 to 2013, there were a total of 83 babies named Yuya.