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Yaris

Quick answerYaris is derived from the Greek name Yariso or the Sanskrit root "yar," meaning to move swiftly or to go, though it may also relate to the Greek "Aris" (a form of Ares).

Greek/Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,425
TrendVintage
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginGreek/Sanskrit
LanguageGreek/Sanskrit
CultureGreek/Hindu
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#5,201

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Yaris

Yaris is derived from the Greek name Yariso or the Sanskrit root "yar," meaning to move swiftly or to go, though it may also relate to the Greek "Aris" (a form of Ares).

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Etymology

Yaris is derived from the Greek name Yariso or the Sanskrit root "yar," meaning to move swiftly or to go, though it may also relate to the Greek "Aris" (a form of Ares). The name is used across various cultures including Greek, Hindu, and modern Western contexts, with limited historical prominence in ancient records but increased use in contemporary times.

Yaris currently ranks #13,425 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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