The baby name Piara is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-AH-rah (approx. /piːˈɑːrə/).
The baby name Piara is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEE-AH-rah (approx. /piːˈɑːrə/).
Piara is Hindi, Punjabi in Origin.
Piara (Punjabi: ਪਿਆਰਾ; Hindi/Urdu: प्यारा/پیارا) is a North Indian given name meaning “beloved, dear.” It descends from the Indo-Aryan adjective pyāra, ultimately from Sanskrit priya (“dear, favorite”) via Middle Indo-Aryan forms such as Prakrit piyara. As a standalone forename or part of a compound, it conveys affection and endearment across Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu-speaking communities.
In Sikh tradition the term resonates with the Pañj Piāre (“Five Beloved Ones”), so Piara has been widely used among Sikhs since the 19th century - historically most often for boys - and often appears with Singh or Kaur. Contemporary diaspora use (UK, Canada, U.S.) includes unisex choices. Variant spellings include Pyara, Pyaara, and Piyara; cognates/related names are Priya and Piar. Possible nickname: Pia. Note: in Spanish/Portuguese piara means “sounder of swine,” unrelated.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #372 | 15 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #736 | 8 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #800 | 7 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,048 | 45 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,458 | 14 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,596 | 19 | 28,008 |
Piara is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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