Yar
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 72 babies have been named Yar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #44,234 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #44,234
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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