How Many People Are Named Yara?

Complete statistics for the name Yara in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Yara
Very Rare
6,969
Estimated People
1 in 47,353
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
24 (0%)
♀ Female
6,945 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 19
Arizona 130
California 1,130
Colorado 38
Connecticut 28
DC 20
Florida 356
Georgia 195
Illinois 291
Indiana 35
Louisiana 47
Massachusetts 137
Maryland 146
Michigan 270
Minnesota 34
Missouri 41
North Carolina 165
New Jersey 265
Nevada 19
New York 494
Ohio 184
Oklahoma 11
Oregon 23
Pennsylvania 226
South Carolina 39
Tennessee 59
Texas 709
Virginia 241
Washington 81
Wisconsin 27
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Yara

How Many People Have the Name Yara in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,969 people in the United States currently share the name Yara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,353 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Yara a Common or Rare Name?

Yara is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Yara Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Yara are covered in full on the Yara name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Yara Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Yara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Yara is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Yara Most Popular?

The name Yara reached peak popularity in 2022, with 525 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Yara Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Yara across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yara?

Approximately 6,969 people in the United States share the name Yara, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Yara a rare name?

Yara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,353 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yara mean?

The meaning and origin of Yara is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Yara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yara are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Yara most popular?

The name Yara reached its peak in 2022, with 525 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,969
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 47,353
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2022
Male %0%
Female %100%

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