NAME PROFILE
Yara
Yara is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'small butterfly.' It conveys a sense of delicacy and beauty, reflecting a personality that is graceful, free-spirited, and full of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,565 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 28%TX — 23%NY — 17%IL — 16%FL — 15%
Notable People
Yara Shahidi (Actress, *Black-ish*) · Yara Martinez (Actress, *Jane the Virgin*) · Yara Greyjoy (Fictional character, *Game of Thrones*) · Yara Nef (Model and Actress) · Yara Liceaga (Activist)
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