Uni
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Uni
Uni is a shortened form or nickname derived from names beginning with "Un-" or standalone in various cultures, meaning "one" in Latin or functioning as a diminutive in Germanic and Nordic languages.
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Etymology
Uni is a shortened form or nickname derived from names beginning with "Un-" or standalone in various cultures, meaning "one" in Latin or functioning as a diminutive in Germanic and Nordic languages. The name is used across multiple cultures including Scandinavian, Japanese, and English-speaking countries, with notable usage in Finland and Japan where it can have independent meanings in those respective languages.
Uni currently ranks #15,045 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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