Yara
- Meaning
- Friend or helper; a separate Brazilian tradition also exists
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What does Yara mean?
Yara means “Friend or helper; a separate Brazilian tradition also exists”.
Yara has more than one cultural history. In Arabic usage, it is connected with Persian yar, “friend” or “helper.” Separately, Brazilian Yara is a spelling of Iara, a figure associated with the waters in folklore and a name with Tupi roots. These explanations belong to distinct traditions and should not be blended into one translation.
With four letters and two syllables, Yara offers a short form that still has a clear individual sound. Iara is a useful comparison for families following the Brazilian route, while Sara and Lara are sound-based alternatives with different origins. A family’s own language and heritage can guide which history and pronunciation they wish to emphasize.
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How popular is Yara?
United States · 2025Explore how often Yara is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #507 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Yara
- 585 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 12.7% More than 2024
Yara over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #10,639 | 7 |
| 2025 | Girls | #507 | 585 |
| 2024 | Boys | #12,294 | 6 |
| 2024 | Girls | #582 | 519 |
| 2023 | Boys | #14,116 | 5 |
| 2023 | Girls | #614 | 488 |
| 2022 | Boys | #12,271 | 6 |
| 2022 | Girls | #571 | 526 |
| 2021 | Girls | #657 | 454 |
| 2020 | Girls | #654 | 441 |
| 2019 | Girls | #766 | 365 |
| 2018 | Boys | #10,716 | 7 |
| 2018 | Girls | #673 | 437 |
| 2017 | Girls | #987 | 264 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,337 | 178 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,237 | 199 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,463 | 154 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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