Yarah
Every Yarah since 1996 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yarah
Yarah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,982 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 361 American babies have been named Yarah. Its peak came in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yarah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yarah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,982 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,288 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,948 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,020 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,566 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,308 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,977 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,397 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,756 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,088 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,119 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,924 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,215 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,444 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,700 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,211 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,645 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,542 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,993 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,388 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,393 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,742 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,348 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,556 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,298 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,568 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yarah in 2025?
Yarah ranked #4,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yarah?
361 babies have been named Yarah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yarah most popular?
Yarah peaked in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Yarah a boy or girl name?
Yarah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yarah rising or falling?
Yarah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.