Yared
Meaningform of Jared · Amharic
Yared is an African boy name meaning “form of Jared”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationYared is having its moment right now. Most Yareds are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yared would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 56,818 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYared first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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About the name Yared
Yared is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Jared”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Yared
What does the name Yared mean?
Yared means “form of Jared” and comes from Amharic.
What is the origin of the name Yared?
Yared is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Yared a boy or girl name?
Yared is a boy name. In 2025, 30 US boys were named Yared.
How popular is the name Yared?
Yared ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #2,805. Over the last five years it has slipped 584 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Yared?
Yared is an African boy name meaning “form of Jared”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.