Jaire
Jaire is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He shines or God enlightens.
Origin and history
Jaire is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, closely related to the biblical name Jair or Jairus. It carries the traditional meaning 'he shines' or 'God enlightens'. In the United States, it has seen increased usage in recent years as a contemporary variant of classic biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,242 babies in the United States have been named Jaire since 1880. It ranks #3456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1206.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 233 |
| 2020-2029 | 781 |
Famous people named Jaire
- Jaire Alexander: NFL player, athlete
Fun facts
- The name is a modern derivative of the ancient Hebrew name Jair, which appears multiple times in scripture.
- A majority of U.S. birth records for Jaire have occurred in recent years, reflecting its growing modern appeal.