Yara

Meaning of Yara

Yara has multiple meanings depending on the origin. In Arabic, it means "small butterfly." In Tupi (Brazilian), it means "water lady" or "sea goddess."

Yara has Arabic/Brazilian roots — browse every Arabic/Brazilian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yara

Yara is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #507 in 2025 from #985 in 2017.

Notable people named Yara

• Yara Shahidi
  American actress and model
• Yara Martinez
  Puerto Rican actress
• Yara Greyjoy
  Fictional Game of Thrones character
• Yara Michels
  Dutch fashion blogger
• Yara van Kerkhof
  Dutch short track speed skater

Questions about the name Yara

What does the name Yara mean?

Yara means yara has multiple meanings depending on the origin. in arabic, it means "small butterfly." in tupi (brazilian), it means "water lady" or "sea goddess.", and it comes from Arabic/Brazilian origins.

Is Yara a boy's or a girl's name?

Yara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yara?

In 2025, Yara ranked #507 for girls, up from #578 the year before.

When was Yara most popular?

Yara peaked at #507 in 2025.