Peri vs Yarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Peri Rank #5,380
Yarah Rank #5,190

Yarah is more popular, ranked #5190 vs #5380 for Peri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

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 Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

If you choose Yarah

Lara Zara Nour Youssef Karim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peri or Yarah more popular?

Yarah is more popular, ranked #5190 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do Peri and Yarah mean?

Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin). Yarah means "small butterfly, honeybee" (Arabic origin).

Are Peri and Yarah boy or girl names?

Peri is primarily a girl name. Yarah is primarily a girl name.

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