Yared
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Yared
Yared is a masculine name with deep biblical and Ethiopian roots. In Ethiopian tradition, Yared was a 6th-century composer and priest credited with creating the sacred music and notation system still used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. In biblical contexts, Yared (or Jared) appears in Genesis as the father of Enoch and ancestor of Noah, living an extraordinary 962 years according to scripture. The name means 'descent' or 'he who descended' in Hebrew. While uncommon in Western countries, Yared remains popular in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and has gained some international recognition. The name carries connotations of creativity, spiritual devotion, and cultural heritage. Its distinctive sound and meaningful background make it appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth and uniqueness.
Yared is also given to girls.
Pronounced yah-RED.
As of October 2026, Yared ranked #19109 for girls in US births in 2014 and #3749 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #10082 for girls in 2001 and #2842 for boys in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,690 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2015 | #4,877 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,986 | 27 | 14.6 |
| 2018 | #4,912 | 20 | 11 |
| 2019 | #4,105 | 26 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | #3,133 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2021 | #4,240 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2022 | #3,530 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | #2,842 | 45 | 26.3 |
| 2024 | #3,510 | 33 | 19.2 |
| 2025 | #3,749 | 30 | 17.6 |