Jara

Pronunciation: [ j-AHR-uh ]

Jara is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,541 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jara is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Jara often also consider Charisa, Toyah, Shawntae .

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Historical Record

Jara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.

Over 849 babies have been named Jara in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jara is past its peak , currently ranked #16,541 for girl names in the US .

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#16,541
Current Rank
Peaked 1972 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,541
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Jariyah #2555 Jaretssi #3046 Jariah #3778

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jara

Is Jara a boy or girl name?
Jara is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Jara?
Jara is pronounced j-AHR-uh.
How popular is the name Jara?
Jara is currently ranked #16541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Jara a common or rare name?
Jara is an uncommon name, ranked #16541 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jara?
Jara pairs well with Charisa, Toyah, Shawntae, Latoi in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jara?
Related spellings include Jariyah, Jaretssi, Jariah.

About the Name Jara

Jara is a girl name .

Jara is currently ranked #16,541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jara include Jariyah, Jaretssi, Jariah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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