Aniyah vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yara

Girl #578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small butterfly"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Brazilian Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
519
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aniyah Rank #461
Yara Rank #578

Aniyah is more popular, ranked #461 vs #578 for Yara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aniyah ___

  • Aniyah Grace
  • Aniyah Marie
  • Aniyah Rose
  • Aniyah Nicole
  • Aniyah Simone
  • Aniyah Renee

Yara ___

  • Yara Sofia
  • Yara Lena
  • Yara Grace
  • Yara Marie
  • Yara Elise
  • Yara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aniyah

Aaliyah Zara Imani Maliyah Jayden

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aniyah or Yara more popular?

Aniyah is more popular, ranked #461 compared to Yara at #578 in the United States.

What do Aniyah and Yara mean?

Aniyah means "caring, solicitude" (Arabic origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Aniyah and Yara boy or girl names?

Aniyah is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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