The baby name Jarra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAH-rah (/ˈdʒɑːrə/),JAR-uh (/ˈdʒærə/),Spanish: HA-ra (/ˈxara/).
The baby name Jarra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAH-rah (/ˈdʒɑːrə/),JAR-uh (/ˈdʒærə/),Spanish: HA-ra (/ˈxara/).
Jarra is Arabic, Spanish in Origin.
Jarra is a rare given name with several roots. In Australia, it’s often seen as a streamlined form of Jarrah, the Nyungar name for the eucalypt Eucalyptus marginata, suggesting durability and richly colored timber. In Arabic, the related Jarrah (al-Jarrah) means "surgeon," giving the name connotations of skill and healing. Across Slavic languages, it aligns with Jara, a short form from the Proto-Slavic root jar- "ardent, strong; springtime," linking it to vigor and seasonal renewal.
Usage is sporadic and modern, appearing in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, with modest visibility in Australia. Variants and related forms include Jarrah, Jara, and Jarka; spelling shifts reflect local phonetics (e.g., Slavic Jara pronounced "YAH-rah"). In West Africa, Jarra also names districts in The Gambia and echoes the Manding surname Diarra/Jarra "lion," sometimes adopted as a given name. Overall, Jarra reads as a versatile unisex choice.
Jarra is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 57 times, across 20 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #35 | 2 | 657 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #404 | 3 | 8,413 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Jarra is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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