UK boy's name
Yuta
A masculine Japanese name meaning "a superior person" or "a respectable person".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yuta is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yuta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 6 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Yuta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yuta ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 6 boys were registered as Yuta.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yuta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
6 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Yuta mean?
The given name Yuta finds its origins in the Japanese language. It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, with its roots tracing back to ancient Japan.
The name Yuta is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "yu," which means "superior" or "excellent," and the word "ta," which can signify "field" or "rice paddy." Consequently, the name Yuta may have initially referred to someone who excelled in agricultural pursuits or owned fertile lands.
In ancient Japanese texts and records, the name Yuta appears to have been associated with individuals of high social standing, such as nobility or landowners. However, there are no definitive historical references that explicitly mention the name's usage in religious scriptures or significant literary works from that era.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Yuta was Yuta no Musashi, a renowned Japanese swordsman and ronin who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His legendary skills with the sword earned him a place in the annals of Japanese history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yuta was Yuta Tabuse, a Japanese professional basketball player born in 1980. He achieved the distinction of becoming the first Japanese-born player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) when he joined the Phoenix Suns in 2004.
In the realm of Japanese politics, Yuta Kaga, born in 1965, served as a member of the House of Representatives in the National Diet of Japan, representing the Liberal Democratic Party.
Yuta Nakazato, born in 1983, is a renowned Japanese fashion designer known for his avant-garde and cutting-edge clothing designs. His label, YUTA, has gained international recognition and has been featured in numerous fashion shows around the world.
Additionally, Yuta Shikura, born in 1992, is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League, the top division of professional football in Japan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Yuta, showcasing its enduring presence and significance within Japanese culture and society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yuta over time
The chart below shows babies named Yuta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yuta, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yuta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3783 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2104 | 10 | 2 |
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FAQ
Yuta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yuta in the UK right now?
In 2008, Yuta was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yuta most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 6 babies registered as Yuta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yuta?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "a superior person" or "a respectable person".
How many people are called Yuta in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Yuta across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.