Yari
Every Yari since 1980 — 635 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yari
Yari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,167 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 635 American babies have been named Yari — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 53 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 Yari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,167 | — | — |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,573 | 9 | #8,962 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,992 | 9 | #8,889 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,199 | 5 | #14,254 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,879 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,542 | 5 | #13,973 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,152 | 5 | #14,051 |
| 2018 | 21 | #6,000 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,086 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,610 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,596 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,623 | — | — |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,358 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,445 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,598 | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,971 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,054 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,061 | — | — |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,315 | 7 | #10,881 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,226 | 7 | #10,631 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,860 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,241 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,488 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,809 | 5 | #12,447 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,713 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,766 | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,278 |
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Famous people named Yari
- Yari Verschaeren Soccer player · b. 2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yari in 2025?
Yari ranked #4,167 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yari?
635 babies have been named Yari in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yari most popular?
Yari peaked in 2024, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Yari a boy or girl name?
Yari is used for both: about 91% of babies named Yari have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Yari rising or falling?
Yari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yari?
Well-known people named Yari include Yari Verschaeren (soccer player).