Beautiful lotus flower or light
A popular Korean name composed of Sino-Korean syllables. While meanings vary based on the hanja used, it most commonly combines 'yoon' meaning 'allow' or 'soft' with 'a' meaning 'beautiful' or 'elegant', often associated with the lotus flower.
Less common today
Yoona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,887 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
South Korean singer and actress known as Yoona
Protagonist in the light novel series 'Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear' Β· Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear