Yara
Yara is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “small butterfly, water lady, strength.” It ranked #276 in the United States in 2025. Yara carries multiple beautiful meanings across cultures — in Arabic it can mean small butterfly or strength, in…
how do you pronounce Yara?
YAH-rah
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what does Yara mean?
The name Yara means “small butterfly, water lady, strength.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Yara carries multiple beautiful meanings across cultures — in Arabic it can mean small butterfly or strength, in Brazilian Tupi mythology Yara is a water spirit, and in Persian it means friend or helper. This cross-cultural richness has made Yara one of the fastest-rising names globally.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #276 |
| 2023 | #288 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Yara?
- Yara Shahidi (Iranian-American actress and activist)
- Yara (Brazilian musical artist)
what names are similar to Yara?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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