Yara is a distinctive choice, ranked #341 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Yara in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#341
US Rank #578
About the Name Yara
Yara is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #341. The name has climbed 130 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Yara is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #578 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Yara
Unlikely. With around 127 UK babies named Yara per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yara in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Yara is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 130 places over the last five years to #341 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Yara is more popular in the UK (#341) than in the US (#578). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Yara include: Yara (singer) — Yara (Arabic: يارا), is a Lebanese pop singer.; Yara van Kerkhof — Yara Nina van Kerkhof (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjaːraː vɑŋ ˈkɛr(ə)kɦɔf]; born 31 May 1990) is a Dutch short track speed skater.; Yara Zokaie — Yara Zokaie is an American tax attorney and politician serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 52nd district..
Yara ranks #578 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
127
UK babies named Yara (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 130 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Yara
Likely around 1 other Yara in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Yara
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Yara (Arabic: يارا), is a Lebanese pop singer. She won the music competition broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing "Awedak".
Yara Nina van Kerkhof (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjaːraː vɑŋ ˈkɛr(ə)kɦɔf]; born 31 May 1990) is a Dutch short track speed skater. She won the silver medal in the 500 m event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Yara Zokaie is an American tax attorney and politician serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 52nd district. She assumed office on January 8, 2025.