Yarra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAR-uh //ˈjɑːrə//
Origin: Australian; Indigenous Australian
Meaning: river or flowing water
Historical & Cultural Background
Yarra is derived from the Yarra River in Victoria, Australia, which is named from the Woiwurrung word 'Yarra Yarra'. The river has significant cultural importance to the Indigenous peoples of the area.
It is a vital waterway that has supported local ecosystems and communities for thousands of years. The name Yarra reflects a connection to nature and the environment.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yarra was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Yarra has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yarra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yarra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Yarra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yarra
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Yarra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |