UK girl's name
Yaren
A feminine Turkish name meaning "tomorrow" or "daybreak".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yaren is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yaren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 12 births.
This profile covers 145 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 144 living people in the UK are called Yaren. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yaren ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 12 girls were registered as Yaren.
- • About 144 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yaren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
12 births
Estimated living
144
2026
Meaning
What does Yaren mean?
The name Yaren is believed to have its origins in the Turkish language. It is a relatively modern name, with its earliest known use dating back to the late 20th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Turkish word "yar," which means "friend" or "companion."
While the name Yaren itself does not have a long historical record, the root word "yar" has been in use in Turkish literature and poetry for centuries. It is often found in the works of prominent Turkish poets such as Yunus Emre and Rumi, who frequently used the term to refer to a beloved or a close friend.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Yaren has gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities around the world. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Yaren Özgür, a Turkish actress born in 1985. She has appeared in several Turkish television series and films since the early 2000s.
Another notable individual with the name Yaren is Yaren Başol, a Turkish volleyball player born in 1998. She has represented Turkey in international competitions and is currently a member of the Turkish national volleyball team.
In the world of music, Yaren Arıkan is a Turkish singer and songwriter born in 1994. She has released several successful albums and singles, gaining a significant following among Turkish music fans.
Yaren Öznaçar, born in 1998, is a Turkish actress and model who has appeared in various television series and commercials in Turkey.
Yaren Kayaalp, born in 1995, is a Turkish basketball player who currently plays for a professional team in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
It is important to note that while the name Yaren has gained popularity in recent decades, it is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional Turkish names. Nevertheless, its connection to the concept of friendship and companionship has likely contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a name with a positive and meaningful connotation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yaren over time
The chart below shows babies named Yaren registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yaren, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yaren was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4327 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4166 | 40 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2876 | 67 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2594 | 24 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Yaren
- Yasmin 10,052
- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yaren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yaren in the UK right now?
In 2022, Yaren was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Yaren most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 12 babies registered as Yaren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yaren?
A feminine Turkish name meaning "tomorrow" or "daybreak".
How many people are called Yaren in the UK?
A total of 145 babies have been registered as Yaren across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.