The baby name Yuja is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-jah (Korean IPA: [ju.dʑa]; English approximation: /ˈjuːdʒə/).
Yuja is Korean in Origin.
The baby name Yuja is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced YOO-jah (Korean IPA: [ju.dʑa]; English approximation: /ˈjuːdʒə/).
Yuja is Korean in Origin.
Yuja bridges Korean and Chinese naming traditions. In Korean (유자), it can be formed from hanja Yoo (e.g., 柔 'gentle', 裕 'abundant', 侑 'to encourage') plus Ja (子 'child'). Girls’ names ending in -ja were especially common from the 1930s–60s, reflecting Japanese-era fashions, and now read as vintage yet charming. The pronunciation also matches the Korean word for the aromatic yuzu citrus, lending bright, zesty associations.
In Mandarin, Yuja commonly represents the pinyin Yǔjiā/Yujia, with meanings set by characters such as 羽佳 ('feather; excellent'), 雨嘉 ('rain; auspicious/praised'), or 宇嘉 ('cosmos; commend'). These combinations skew feminine when 佳 is used but are broadly unisex overall. Variants include Yoo-ja, Yu-ja, Yu Ja (Korean romanization), and Yujia, Yu Jia, or Yǔjiā (Chinese). Overall meanings circle ideas of grace, abundance, praise, and a light, uplifting character.
Yuja barely registers. Our whole dataset turns up only 11 recorded uses, across 8 countries.
| Yuja Wang Yuja Wang is a talented pianist known for her dazzling performances and technical prowess. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her interpretations of classical masterpieces, including works by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Chopin. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Yuja is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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