Yara name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Tupi, Indian, Brazilian, Australian, Aboriginal and Turkish

Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Spanish, Portuguese, Iranian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Malayalam, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu

Pronunciation: ya-ra

Meaning: The Bright Light, White Flower, Water Lady, Herrin and Strong

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What does Yara mean?
Variations of Yara
How popular is Yara?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Yara
Famous People Named Yara
Lists having Yara

What does Yara mean?

Renowned Aboriginal, Tupi, Turkish, Brazilian, Australian and Indian Yara bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Yara is "The Bright Light, White Flower, Water Lady, Herrin or Strong" is mostly used in Malayalam, Iranian, Portuguese, Finnish, Kannada, Arabic, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi, Danish, Marathi, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Hindi, Gujarati and Oriya.

Yara is derivation of Yaritza. Yaritza is derivative of Yaira. Loved Yaritza is used especially in Portuguese, Yaritza means "Water Lady" is originated from Hebrew and Tupi.

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How do I pronounce Yara?

Two syllabled Yara is pronounced as ya-ra.

Variants of Yara

Yarah

Names that rhyme with Yara

How popular is the name Yara?

Yara was a common name in United States. Over 4154 babies have been named Yara since 1969. At the peak of its usage in 2018,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 50 years.

Also, A common name in France having over 1120 recievers in 33 years of usage. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 514th spot and 108 baby girls were given the name.

Also, A common name in Switzerland having over 1627 recievers in 18 years of usage. Currently at its peak, 151 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 42nd position.

Also, Yara is a common name in Netherlands given to over 2175 babies in 5 years. Presently the name is rising, in 2019, 500 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 14th position.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times

Yara is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 574 on girl names chart when 72 babies were named Yara. There are over 849 babies that have been given the name Yara in England and Wales.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 147 on girl names chart when 72 babies were given the name Yara.

There are over 1141 babies that have been given the name Yara in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Yara is extremely popular in Egypt where every 1 in 800 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Brazil, Mozambique, Syria, Angola, India, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. At least, 300000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	9612	7	672	434
2017			986	262
2016			1331	177
2015			1231	199
2014			1455	154

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Facts

Yara in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	0	4017	419

Here's what numbers has to say about Yara

You are a guardian angel for life for those loyal to you. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. You are dominant in your circle of friends. To have letter A as your capstone in your name indicates your independence and ambitious attitude. Reframe your problems as an opportunity to prove yourself you can handle anything that comes in your way.

Other names similar to Yara

Qaniah - Girl name Qaniah means "Contended or Contented" is used mostly in Sindhi and Arabic
Mueen - The boy name Mueen means "Assistant or Supporter" is used majorly in Arabic and Sindhi
Rahil - Rahil's meaning is Rachel was the Second or Favored Wife of Jacob in the Old Testament or Innocent is a gender-neutral name commonly used in Arabic and Hindi is rooted from Hebrew
Maruff - Notably used in Arabic and Hindi, Maruff means "Noted, Celebrated or Known" is used as a girl name
Chinar is used predominantly in Telugu and Tamil, Chinar means "Maple Tree or Name of a Beautiful Tree" is bestowed upon both boys and girls

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Famous people named Yara

Yara Yavelberg, Brazilian psychologist and university lecturer
Yara, Lebanese pop singer in the Arab world
Yara Vaneau in The Emerald Forest as Actress
Yara Estrada in Bon Voyage as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yara Aguiar acted in movie Simon the One-Eyed
In 1952 drama flick, Pecadora Imaculada, Yara Isabel played N.
In 2019, Yara Shahidi played the role of Natasha Kingsley in drama and music film The Sun Is Also a Star.