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Yara Girl

Popularity: #486 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAH-rah / /ˈjɑː.rə/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: small butterfly; Hebrew: to flow

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Yara is often associated with beauty and grace, symbolized by the butterfly. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East. In Hebrew, the meaning relates to the concept of flowing, which can symbolize life and movement. Yara has been embraced in modern naming trends, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary influences.

Trend Summary

Yara has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yarrah
  • Yar

International Variants

  • Yara (Arabic)
  • Yara (Spanish)
  • Yara (Portuguese)

Famous people named Yara

Yara Shahidi is an American actress and activist known for her role in the television series 'Black-ish'.

Yara Martinez is an American actress recognized for her performances in 'Jane the Virgin' and 'True Detective'.

Fictional characters named Yara

Yara Greyjoy is a character from the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for her strong and independent nature.

Yara is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a skilled waterbender.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yara was first seen in the United States in 1969. Yara has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yara (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 81
18%
TX 55
12%
NY 34
8%
FL 29
6%
PA 27
6%
VA 26
6%
GA 24
5%
NJ 24
5%
MD 20
4%
IL 19
4%
OH 14
3%
WA 13
3%
MA 12
3%
NC 12
3%
AZ 11
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19696
19716
19729
197312
197410
197516
197614
197712
197815
197928
198055
198139
198237
198325
198418
198535
198621
198722
198820
198927
199039
199137
199234
199333
199442
199546
199637
199762
199857
199956
200081
200180
200284
200378
200499
200587
2006124
2007256
2008166
2009185
2010188
2011211
2012208
2013207
2014154
2015199
2016178
2017264
2018437
2019365
2020441
2021453
2022525
2023486
2024519