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Why parents love Yara- Game of Thrones' Yara Greyjoy commands the Iron Fleet.
- In Brazilian mythology, Iara is the Lady of the Waters.
- Four letters with a bright, open sound: YAR-ah.
- The meaning small butterfly (Arabic) is delicate.
- The Y-opening gives it distinctive energy.
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The vibe of Yara
small butterflywater ladyTupi-GuaraníIaramermaidGreyjoyIron FleetArabic
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Origin & history of Yara
Tupi-Guaraní Iara (water lady) or Arabic yara (small butterfly)
→ Yara
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Arabic roots
Yara comes from the Tupi-Guaraní Iara (Lady of the Waters, a Brazilian mermaid) or the Arabic meaning small butterfly or friend. Game of Thrones' Yara Greyjoy commands the Iron Fleet.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Brazilian/Arabic traditions; Game of Thrones (2011).
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Today
Yara remains a beloved choice, ranking #807 in the US. 6,969 babies have been named Yara since 1969.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Yara?
2022
peak year
The name Yara reached its peak in 2022, with 525 registrations (ranked #572). The name has actually been around since 1969 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #807 today, averaging about 389 new babies per year. Yara has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 6,969 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
525
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #572)
(ranked #572)
389
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,890
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
6,969
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Yara9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Yara's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — mermaid-butterfly adventure. People named Yara tend to be bright, commanding, and gifted at being both butterfly and fleet commander.
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Both butterfly and commander✦
Water-lady enchantment◈
Greyjoy-level fierceness◎
Brazilian-mermaid beauty♡
Y-opening energyY7
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 18 → Life path 9
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Personality of Yara🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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