Yari

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAH-ree /ˈjɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Yariel/Yaritza and a modern name in its own right (also read as a Taino word); used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Yariel; a modern name: Yari. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'YAH-ree').

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Origin LowSpanish, American

MeaningA short form of Yariel/Yaritza and a modern name in its own right (also read as a Taino word); used for both sexes; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8921 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yari is a short form of Yariel/Yaritza and a modern name in its own right (also read as a Taino word; routes uncertain, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'YAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-short-form, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yari is a short form of Yariel/Yaritza and a modern name in its own right — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'YAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

YarielYaryYarie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yari mean?

Yari is a short form of Yariel/Yaritza and a modern name; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Yari?

It's said YAH-ree /ˈjɑ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yari a boy or girl name?

Yari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Yari?

Yari is a very rare name in the U.S.