Yara
How to say it: YAR-uh · /ˈjɑrə/
In Arabic means 'small butterfly'. In Brazilian Tupi mythology, Yara is a water spirit meaning 'lady of the water'.
Yara was the 495th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 585 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #425 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #495 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 585 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,667 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #425 |
| In France, 2025 | #211 among girls’ names, 315 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Among names that grew mainly in recent decades, Yara is enjoying its peak in the 2020s. At the top now, further growth is expected.
What goes with it
Flowing and gentle with soft sounds, YAR uh travels well. Yari is a sweet short form, and Ayla pairs nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Yara is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #211 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #311.
Famous people named Yara
- Yara Shahidi (born 2000)American actress
- Yara van Kerkhof (born 1990)Dutch short track speed skater
- Yara Sallam (born 1985)Egyptian activist
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- Yara Greyjoy of Game of Thrones
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