Iara
Meaninglady of the water · Tupi
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,932 in 2024
7 babies were named Iara in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Iara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Iara, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Iara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIara first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,932.
- New on the sceneIara wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- MeaningIn Tupi, Iara means “lady of the water”.
About the name Iara
Iara is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “lady of the water”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Iara for girls from 2002 to 2025, in 22 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,932 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.4 | 186,047 girls |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 210,970 girls |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 173,410 girls |
Other spellings of Iara
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Questions about the name Iara
What does the name Iara mean?
Iara means “lady of the water” in Tupi.
What is the origin of the name Iara?
Iara has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Iara a boy or girl name?
Iara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Iara?
Iara ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,932).