Parisa vs Yarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yarah

Girl #5,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small butterfly, honeybee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,190
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yara, Yari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Parisa Rank #5,122
Yarah Rank #5,190

Parisa is more popular, ranked #5122 vs #5190 for Yarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Parisa ___

  • Parisa Yasmin
  • Parisa Leila
  • Parisa Nadia
  • Parisa Sara
  • Parisa Azin
  • Parisa Shirin

Yarah ___

  • Yarah Rose
  • Yarah Marie
  • Yarah Grace
  • Yarah Layla
  • Yarah Noor
  • Yarah Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parisa

Shireen Leila Nasrin Darius Cyrus

If you choose Yarah

Lara Zara Nour Youssef Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parisa or Yarah more popular?

Parisa is more popular, ranked #5122 compared to Yarah at #5190 in the United States.

What do Parisa and Yarah mean?

Parisa means "fairy-like, like a fairy" (Persian pari origin). Yarah means "small butterfly, honeybee" (Arabic origin).

Are Parisa and Yarah boy or girl names?

Parisa is primarily a girl name. Yarah is primarily a girl name.

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