Yareth
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Yareth
Yareth is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be a variation of Jared or Yared, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descends.' In Ethiopian tradition, Yared was a significant 6th-century composer and priest credited with creating the system of musical notation used in Ethiopian Orthodox worship. The name has gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities as well, particularly in Mexico and parts of Central America. Yareth has a strong yet approachable sound with its two syllables ending in a distinctive 'th' sound. The name balances uniqueness with historical roots, making it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet connected to ancient traditions across multiple cultures.
Yareth is also given to girls.
Pronounced YAR-eth.
As of October 2026, Yareth ranked #3944 for boys in US births in 2025 and #15138 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2534 for boys in 2023 and #4952 for girls in 2005.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,887 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,979 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,092 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,584 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,347 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,997 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,534 | 53 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,681 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,944 | 28 | — | 0 |