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Iyari
OriginMexican, Huichol
Meaning"heart, soul"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#5148
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Iyari
A unisex name used predominantly in Mexico, Iyari possibly derives from the indigenous language of Huichol, to mean "heart, soul". Endearing and powerful at the same time, it entered the US stats back in 2000, and has been mostly used for girls.
Iyari for girls#5148 US
With an endearing yet powerful meaning and a similar flow to Nayeli and Citlali, Iyari is a unisex name used predominantly in Mexico. Possibly derived from the indigenous language of Huichol, to mean "heart, soul", it entered the US stats back in 2000, and was given to 25 girls in a recent year.
Pronounced ee-YAH-ree.
As of October 2026, Iyari ranked #11532 for boys in US births in 2009 and #5148 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4793 for girls in 2023.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,793 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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