Iara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indigenous Brazilian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Iara means 'lady of the waters' and is of Indigenous Brazilian origin.
Meaning of the Name Iara
Iara is a feminine name of Indigenous Brazilian origin. It is derived from the Tupi language and means 'lady of the waters.' In Brazilian folklore, Iara is a beautiful and seductive water nymph or siren who lures men into the water with her enchanting singing. She is often depicted as having long, flowing hair and a mesmerizing voice. The name Iara carries a mystical and mythical quality, representing the power and allure of the natural world.
Popularity of the Name Iara
The popularity for the name Iara peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 16 births, which ranked number 13,225 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Iara had the most female births in 2009 with 16, which ranked number 7,677 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Iara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 16 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among females, Iara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 16 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iara
- 20 Year Trend of Iara: 60.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Iara: 33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iara: 33.33%
Popularity of Iara by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Iara. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Iara in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Iara is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Iara
- Total Births of Iara: 16 (2.92%)
- Female Births of Iara: 16 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Iara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.