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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Yar|Yarah
Irish◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Yara

◈

YAR-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#578
↑ Rising
Girl
#578
Popularity score: 36
↑ Rising
Peak
#572 in 2022
5yr
+35 ranks
Velocity
+35
Birth frequency
1.4 per 10,000 births
Boy
#12245
Popularity score: 5
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#12245 in 2024
5yr
+1861 ranks
Velocity
+1861
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #12245 · Rising since 2022

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Yara

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12245

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #578 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Yara

Popularity score: 36  ·  SSA Rank: #578

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+35 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend74

Gaining popularity steadily.

Uniqueness65

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishUnisex2-syllableModernUncommonFlowing
Character
graceful strengthartistic spiritindependent naturecompassionate heartbold creativity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Yaras

intelligentarticulatepurposefulpassionateprincipled
STRONG
High confidence

Yara is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #578 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +35 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#578 · rare
Yara at a Glance
Meaning:Small princess or water lady in Irish tradition. Associated with grace and flowing natural elements.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#572 in 2022
5yr change:+35 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #578 · Boy #12245
Notable bearers
Yara Shahidi's brother
family member (if applicable)
Yara Shahidi
actress and activist
Similar Sound
LaraKaraClaraTaraZara
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Rowan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yara
Wren◈IvyHazel◈PhoebeStellan◈Beckett◈
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Caspian◈
Persian · —
→ Stable
Finn◈
Irish · #11396
↓ Fading
Rowan◈
Celtic · #266
↓ Declining
Nora
Irish · #22
→ Stable
Riley
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Yara illustration
Name Intelligence
Yara · Overview
Summary

Yara is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #578 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Yara scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 35 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Yara carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
yara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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