Jessica vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessica

Girl #574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
526
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Jessi

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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

Jessica Rank #574
Yara Rank #578

Jessica is more popular, ranked #574 vs #578 for Yara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

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 Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessica or Yara more popular?

Jessica is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Yara at #578 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Yara mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Jessica and Yara boy or girl names?

Jessica is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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