Yari Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Yari

"Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2024 👥 599 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
599
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Yari Mean?

Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. The martial art of wielding the yari is called sōjutsu.

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Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear. The martial art of wielding the yari is called sōjutsu.

Root Element
Yari
Core Meaning
"Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Yari

Y 7
A 1
R 9
I 9
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Yari in Numbers

599 US bearers
2024 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Yari" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Yari (槍) is the term for a traditionally-made Japanese sword in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~599 people named Yari in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 52 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Yari?

The Life Path number for Yari is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Yari a boy or girl name?

Yari is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 10% male and 90% female.

How many people are named Yari in the US?

Approximately 599 people in the United States are named Yari. The name peaked in 2024 with 52 recorded uses.

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