Jayro
Jayro is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
He shines, or God enlightens.
Origin and history
Jayro is a masculine name of Spanish origin, functioning primarily as a phonetic spelling variant of Jairo. The name ultimately traces back to the Biblical Hebrew name Jair (Ya'ir), which means 'he shines' or 'God enlightens'. In the United States, Jayro remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
629 babies in the United States have been named Jayro since 1880. It ranks #4047 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- CA (78 %)
- TX (8 %)
- NJ (4.5 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
- FL (2.5 %)
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 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Fun facts
- Jayro is an Anglicized or modern phonetic spelling of the traditional Spanish name Jairo, helping preserve the 'J' sound in English.
- The name connects to Jairus from the New Testament, famous for the gospel account of the restoration of his daughter.