Total births
578
Unisex name · since 1996
Yari
Yari has 578 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3561
- among girls today
- 578
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
578 babies have been named Yari since 1996, making it today's #3561 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Yari recorded 578 times among girls since 1996, holding rank #3561 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #3561 among girls today
- 578 born since 1996
- 2020s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Yari is currently the #3561 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 578 born since 1996, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3561
- among girls today
- 578
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Yari vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3561
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Yari was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
44 babies were named Yari in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Yari compares
578 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Yari's all-time total is 51% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yari | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 578 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 48 | 19,840 |
Yari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yari's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,561
Active since
1996
Yari popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Yari popularity over time - boys
57 total births recorded since 1980 (Yari as boys' name)
Yari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Yari's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Yari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
200 births
- 2020s
2020s
210 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 210 births (36% of all-time use).
How Yari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Yari's total volume
Yari vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Yari by state
Where Yari concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 21 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.8% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 8 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 7 | 1.2% |
Georgia share of Yari's total US births 3.6%
Even split
21 of 578 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yari? ▼
578 babies have been named Yari since 1996. It currently ranks #3561 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 44 births.
When was Yari most popular? ▼
Yari was most popular in the 2020s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Yari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yari are Georgia (21 births), Texas (16 births), California (10 births).
Is Yari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Yari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 578 births, and as a boy's name it has 57 births.
How long has the name Yari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Yari since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Yari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yaretzi, Yareli, Yaritza, Yara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yari's data
- Georgia records the most Yaris (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yari
Nearby Names Like Yari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yari
Yaretzi Girl
#795 13,609 births
Yareli Girl
#794 10,702 births
Yaritza Girl
#2908 8,431 births
Yara Girl
#581 7,534 births
Yarely Girl
#2212 4,040 births
Compare Yari side by side: Yari vs Yaretzi Yari vs Yareli Yari vs Yaritza
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yari: #3561 Unisex Name - 578 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.