Maryam vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maryam Rank #390
Yara Rank #578

Maryam is more popular, ranked #390 vs #578 for Yara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

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 Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryam or Yara more popular?

Maryam is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Yara at #578 in the United States.

What do Maryam and Yara mean?

Maryam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Egyptian/Hebrew origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Maryam and Yara boy or girl names?

Maryam is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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