A phonetic spelling of the word unique
Younique is a modern American invention created by phonetically spelling the English word 'unique.' It is intended to emphasize the individuality and one-of-a-kind nature of the child. This name follows the trend of creative spelling to make a standard word feel more like a personal name.
Less common today
Younique isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,524 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).