Iara
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Iara
Iara, while listed as masculine here, is traditionally a feminine name with Brazilian origins, derived from ancient Tupi-Guarani mythology. In Brazilian folklore, Iara (or Yara) is a water nymph or siren-like figure, often depicted as a beautiful woman with green hair who lives in the Amazon River. The name means "water lady" or "lady of the lake" in the indigenous Tupi language. Iara has a melodic, flowing quality that reflects its connection to water. It remains moderately popular in Brazil and has gained some international recognition. The name carries an exotic appeal with its mythological roots and musical sound. Iara possesses a mystical quality while remaining accessible and pronounceable across different languages.
Iara for girls#12397 US
Iara rhymes with Yara, an Arabic name of which it can be a variation. More commonly it's associated with Iara of Brazilian myth — a water nymph, sometimes mermaid, of Tupi and Guaraní legend. In the legends, Iara seduces men to the river to accompany her in her immortal life.
Pronounced ee-AHR-uh.
As of October 2026, Iara ranked #12397 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7030 in 2024.
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