Yari

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Pronounced YAH-ree /ˈjɑ.ri/High

Meaning: Short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'Low

In 30 seconds: The bright opening of a hundred Latina names, standing alone: Yari shortens Yaritza, Yarely, and Yariana — Caribbean coinages of warm, sunny sound. A short name with a long family.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Japanese, American

MeaningShort form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'

U.S. rank (2025)#4167 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 577

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 the Yar- family — Yaritza, Yarely, Yariana — modern Caribbean-Latina coinages of euphonious sound rather than fixed root. It also exists independently as a Japanese word for 'spear'. The Latina nickname-name is the U.S. norm.

It registers thinly in U.S. records, in Latino families. Rare, sunny, and the heart of a whole name family.

Did you know? The Yar- family — Yaritza, Yarely, Yariana — flowered in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as invented melodic names; Yari is the friendly nickname they all share.

Overall data confidence 62%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — usage; family of coinages

Variations

YaritzaYarelyYariana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yari mean?

Yari is a short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; it is also a Japanese word for 'spear'.

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 a girl's name.

How popular is Yari?

Yari is a rare name in the U.S., used in Latino families.