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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Water spirit, lady of the water
- Origin
- Tupi-Guarani (Brazilian folklore), used in Portuguese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-AH-rah
Iara comes from Tupi-Guarani, the language behind much of Brazilian folklore, and it's also used in Portuguese today. The name means water spirit, or lady of the water, and is pronounced ee-AH-rah. It has a romantic, storybook, outdoorsy, nature-inspired, and worldly feel — fitting for a name carrying its own bit of legend.
Meaning & Origin of Iara
Meaning: Water spirit, lady of the water.
Origin: Tupi-Guarani (Brazilian folklore), used in Portuguese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iara
ee-AH-rahIPA /iːˈɑːrə/
Popularity of Iara
In Social Security data spanning 2002 to 2024, Iara shows up just once: in 2024, when 16 babies were given the name, placing it at #7030 — the same number as its all-time peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Iara mean?
Water spirit, lady of the water. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iara?
Iara is pronounced ee-AH-rah (IPA: /iːˈɑːrə/).
Is Iara a popular name right now?
Iara is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #7030 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2002–2024.)
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