Yara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Yara means 'small butterfly' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Yara
Yara is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'yara', which means 'small butterfly'. In Arabic folklore, Yara is also associated with a mythical creature known for its beauty and grace. The name Yara is popular in many Arabic-speaking countries and has gained recognition in other parts of the world as well.
Popularity of the Name Yara
The popularity for the name Yara peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 522 births, which ranked number 1,135 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Yara had the most female births in 2022 with 522, which ranked number 571 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 7, which ranked number 9,657 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Yara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 208 births to 528 births, an increase of 153.85%. Among females, Yara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 208 births to 522 births, an increase of 150.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yara
- 20 Year Trend of Yara: 528.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Yara: 153.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Yara: 150.96%
Popularity of Yara by State
Among females, Yara was most popular in Northeastern states with 130 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 66 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yara. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 547 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 427 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 686 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 580 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 630 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 395 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 358 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 336 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 439 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 293 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 423 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 504 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 453 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 550 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 625 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 565 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 510 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yara
- Total Births of Yara: 580 (9.76%)
- Female Births of Yara: 572 (9.64%)
Given the upward trend of Yara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.76% increase in total births, for a total of 580 births in 2024. For Females, births for Yara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 572 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.64%.