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Summary

The name Yara originates from Arabic, meaning small butterfly, and has Persian roots signifying friend or beloved. It has evolved through modern Arabic and Old Persian forms. Yara is often associated with traits of beauty and grace, and it has no biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century, and it remains a modern choice among parents today.

The name Yara is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yara has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15668th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4798th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3205th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1607th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 785th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.