Girl · #569 in 2026

Yara

Yara is a given name developed independently in the Arabic and Tupi languages, and also the anglicized spelling of a number of unrelated given names.Arabic Yara (يارا) meaning small butterfly Brazilian Portuguese Iara, a river spirit in Tupi and Guarani mythology Persian Yārā يارا meaning "strength" or "courage".

Current Rank
#569
Peak Rank
#569 (2026)
Total Babies
8K
5-Yr Trend
+32%
1969
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#569
Peak Rank
8K
Total Count
57
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yara

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Yara is a given name developed independently in the Arabic and Tupi languages, and also the anglicized spelling of a number of unrelated given names.Arabic Yara (يارا) meaning small butterfly Brazilian Portuguese Iara, a river spirit in Tupi and Guarani mythology Persian Yārā يارا meaning "strength" or "courage".

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The Story of Yara

Yara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 538 Yaras were born — ranking #569 that year. As of 2026, Yara ranks #569 for baby girls with 538 births, rising sharply (+32% over the past five years). In total, more than 8K Yaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Yara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yara

What does the name Yara mean?
Yara is a given name developed independently in the Arabic and Tupi languages, and also the anglicized spelling of a number of unrelated given names.Arabic Yara (يارا) meaning small butterfly Brazilian Portuguese Iara, a river spirit in Tupi and Guarani mythology Persian Yārā يارا meaning "strength" or "courage".
How popular is Yara in 2026?
In 2026, Yara ranks #569 among girls' names in the U.S., with 538 babies given the name that year.
When was Yara most popular?
Yara reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #569 that year with 538 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Yara most popular?
Yara has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yara.
Is Yara a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Yara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yara include Leatha, Salma, Debbi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yara

Yara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Yara's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #569. Use the chart and map above to compare Yara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.