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Jara

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Pronounced YAH-rah /ˈjɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Slavic Jaroslava ('spring; fierce, radiant glory'), where jar- means 'spring; young greenery'; separately a Spanish word and surname jara, 'rockrose (a shrub).' Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, bright name: Jara leans on the Slavic 'spring; young greenery' (said 'YAH-rah'). Also a Spanish shrub name — routes uncertain.
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Origin LowSlavic, Spanish
MeaningA short form of Slavic Jaroslava ('spring; fierce, radiant glory'), where jar- means 'spring; young greenery'; separately a Spanish word and surname jara, 'rockrose (a shrub).' Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2025)#9121 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 860

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619672025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jara is a Slavic short form (from Jaroslava, 'spring; radiant glory') and also a Spanish word/surname, jara, 'rockrose.' The routes are uncertain, which we note — a crisp two-beat name, rare in the U.S. (said 'YAH-rah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Slavic and Spanish-speaking regions. Rare, short, and fresh.

Did you know? Jara shortens the Slavic Jaroslava, where jar- means 'spring; young greenery' — and separately names a Spanish shrub (the rockrose); its route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'YAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jara — Slavic 'spring' (Jaroslava) / Spanish 'rockrose'; routes uncertain

Variations

YaraJarahJarka

Nicknames

JajaAra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jara mean?

Jara is a Slavic short form tied to 'spring; young greenery' (from Jaroslava); it's also a Spanish word for the rockrose shrub. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jara?

It's said YAH-rah /ˈjɑː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jara a boy or girl name?

Jara is a girl's name.

How popular is Jara?

Jara is a rare name in the U.S.

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