UK girl's name
Yarin
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "woods" or "small woods".
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.
Yarin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yarin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 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.
Yarin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Yarin. 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
- • Yarin ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Yarin.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yarin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Yarin mean?
The name Yarin has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Yarin, which itself is derived from the Hebrew word "yarok," meaning "green" or "verdant." The name is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a unique and trendy alternative to more traditional Hebrew names.
While the name Yarin does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the biblical era, when the color green held significant symbolic meaning in Jewish tradition. Green was associated with fertility, renewal, and the lush vegetation of the Promised Land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yarin can be found in Israeli records from the 1980s. However, it was not until the late 1990s and early 2000s that the name gained popularity, particularly among Israeli families seeking modern yet culturally significant names for their children.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Yarin. Yarin Amitay (born 1983) is an Israeli television presenter and model. Yarin Azani (born 1988) is an Israeli professional football player who has represented the Israeli national team. Yarin Gamen (born 1985) is an Israeli pianist and composer known for his fusion of classical and contemporary styles.
Another noteworthy figure is Yarin Mamdouh (born 1996), an Egyptian-born Swedish professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for AIK in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Yarin Shaheed (born 1982) is a Pakistani cricketer who has played domestically for various teams, including the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.
While the name Yarin may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, its modern interpretation and growing popularity reflect a desire to embrace cultural roots while also embracing the contemporary zeitgeist. As a relatively new addition to the lexicon of given names, Yarin represents a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yarin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yarin 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
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- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yarin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yarin in the UK right now?
In 2022, Yarin was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yarin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Yarin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yarin?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "woods" or "small woods".
How many people are called Yarin in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Yarin across the 1 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.