gender neutral
Yara
small butterfly
About Yara
Sleek, modern, and internationally minded—Yara captures contemporary naming sensibilities perfectly. This four-letter gem packs considerable style into its compact frame, offering simplicity that never feels plain. The name's symmetrical structure creates visual balance, while its pronunciation remains consistent across languages and accents. Yara suggests someone confident and forward-thinking, comfortable navigating diverse environments and cultures. It's the type of name that looks striking on a business card yet sounds sweet when calling a toddler for lunch. The absence of common nickname derivatives means your daughter will likely keep her given name intact throughout life, maintaining the identity you've chosen for her. Yara's contemporary feel ensures it won't be dated by the time your daughter enters adulthood, while its established usage provides reassurance that it's not merely a fleeting trend.
Popularity of the Name Yara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #987 | #599 | #486 | ||
| 2018 | #673 | #605 | #704 | #462 | |
| 2019 | #766 | #507 | #688 | #381 | |
| 2020 | #654 | #472 | #793 | #342 | |
| 2021 | #657 | #417 | #637 | #280 | |
| 2022 | #571 | #385 | #869 | #246 | |
| 2023 | #614 | #375 | #696 | #289 | |
| 2024 | #582 | #355 | #541 | #228 | |
| 2025 | #507 | #320 | #392 | #683 | #281 |
| 2007 | #672 | #641 | |||
| 2008 | #713 | #508 | |||
| 2009 | #726 | #523 | |||
| 2010 | #670 | #467 | |||
| 2011 | #680 | #433 | |||
| 2012 | #638 | #667 | #466 | ||
| 2013 | #707 | #615 | |||
| 2014 | #809 | #516 | |||
| 2015 | #924 | #631 | |||
| 2016 | #583 | #852 | #531 | ||
| 2001 | #948 | ||||
| 2002 | #940 | ||||
| 2005 | #815 | ||||
| 2006 | #623 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Yara
Names Similar to Yara
Nicknames for Yara
- Yari
- Ara
- Yari
- Yaya
- Yari
Famous People Named Yara
| Yara Shahidi | American actress and activist |
| Yara Sofia | Puerto Rican drag queen and reality TV personality |
| Yara Martinez | American actress |
| Yara Gambirasio | Italian murder victim whose case garnered significant media attention |
| Yara Naoum | Egyptian TV presenter and journalist |
| Yara Lapidus | Lebanese singer-songwriter |
| Yara Bernette | British actress and filmmaker |
| Yara Flor | Brazilian comic book character, the new Wonder Woman |
| Yara Yagi | Japanese model and actress |
| Yara Pilartz | French actress |
| Yara Khmidan | Ukrainian model |
| Yara Goubran | Egyptian fashion designer |
| Yara El-Ghadban | Lebanese television presenter |
| Yara Asmar | Lebanese makeup artist |
| Yara Nardi | Italian photojournalist |
| Yara Bayoumi | Egyptian actress and TV host |
| Yara Maalouf | Lebanese film director |
| Yara Eid | Syrian journalist and presenter |
Characters Named Yara
| Yara Greyjoy | "Game of Thrones" character |
| Yara Poole | Character in "The Vampire Diaries" TV series |
| Yara Zgheib | Character from "The Girls at 17 Swann Street" by Yara Zgheib |