Yogi
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Union, discipline
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #7662 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: Yogi is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'yog' meaning union, discipline.
Similar names: yomi, yomii, yoni, yori, yosiah, yoziah
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Yogi? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Yogi, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yogi
What does the name Yogi mean?
Yogi means “Union, discipline” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Yogi?
Yogi has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Union, discipline”.
How popular is Yogi?
Yogi ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Yogi most popular?
Yogi peaked in 2019 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Yogi a boy or girl name?
Yogi is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yogis in registered births are male.
Is the name Yogi rising or falling in popularity?
Yogi has fallen 1011 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6183 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Yogi been recorded?
Yogi appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1953 through 2025.