Yara
Yara first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 585 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yara popular?
Rising Yara has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,013 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,411 | |
| 2000s | 1,240 | |
| 1990s | 443 | |
| 1980s | 299 | |
| 1970s | 122 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yara mean?
In contemporary Arabic naming Yara (يارا) is most often glossed 'small butterfly'. The etymology is not firmly settled: it is also linked to the Persian yar ('friend, companion, helper'). A separate, unrelated Yara/Iara comes from Brazilian Tupi mythology, so cross-culture care is warranted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yara mean?
Yara means Small butterfly (modern Arabic usage). In contemporary Arabic naming Yara (يارا) is most often glossed 'small butterfly'. The etymology is not firmly settled: it is also linked to the Persian yar ('friend, companion, helper'). A separate, unrelated Yara/Iara comes from Brazilian Tupi mythology, so cross-culture care is warranted.
What is the origin of the name Yara?
Yara is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Yara?
Yara is pronounced “YAH-rah.”
Is Yara a boy or a girl name?
Yara is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Yara a popular name right now?
Yara has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Yara?
In 2025, Yara ranked #10639 · U.S. boys and #507 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yara most popular?
Yara was most popular in 2025, when about 585 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yara?
Names similar to Yara include Mariam, Lina, Salma, Noor, Inaya.
What names go well with Yara?
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