Yoona is of Korean origin, meaning 'unique' or 'rare'. It gained global recognition through South Korean singer and actress Im Yoona, a prominent member of the girl group Girls' Generation and an influential figure in the K-pop industry.
The name Yoona has seen a fluctuating popularity over the past decade and a half, with peaks in 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2020, each recording more than 10 births per year. However, there have also been years with significantly fewer births, such as 2014 and 2022, with only five births each. Overall, the name Yoona has been chosen for a total of 119 babies from 2010 to 2023 inclusive.