Yaara: meaning of the Hebrew name
יַעֲרָה
Pronounced ya-ah-RAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #140 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yaara
Yaara means a honeycomb, as in the biblical "ya'arat ha-dvash," and is also the name of a climbing plant with fragrant flowers. A sweet nature name for a girl.
Yaara in Hebrew
Yaara is written יערה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲרָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- עAyin
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 285 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghoneycomb
- Pronunciationya-ah-RAH
- Hebrewיערה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yaara ranked #140 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (101 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #94, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140 | 101 |
| 2023 | 140 | 102 |
| 2022 | 143 | 100 |
| 2021 | 135 | 119 |
| 2020 | 126 | 127 |
| 2019 | 120 | 132 |
| 2018 | 118 | 139 |
| 2017 | 111 | 150 |
| 2016 | 105 | 163 |
| 2015 | 94 | 191 |
| 2014 | 101 | 166 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yaara
What does the name Yaara mean?
Yaara means a honeycomb, as in the biblical "ya'arat ha-dvash," and is also the name of a climbing plant with fragrant flowers. A sweet nature name for a girl.
How do you pronounce Yaara?
Yaara is pronounced ya-ah-RAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yaara in Hebrew?
Yaara is written יערה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יַעֲרָה).
How popular is the name Yaara in Israel?
In 2024, Yaara ranked #140 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (101 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #94, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yaara?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יערה adds up to 285 (Yod 10 + Ayin 70 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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