Yadira
Yadira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Worthy, suitable, or capable.
Origin and history
Yadira is a feminine name of Arabic origin that is widely understood to mean 'worthy' or 'suitable'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century across the Americas, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities. In the United States, it remains a recognizable yet moderately used choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,815 babies in the United States have been named Yadira since 1880. It ranks #1420 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43 %)
- TX (22.6 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- AZ (3.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,130 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,240 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,512 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,164 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Famous people named Yadira
- Yadira Guevara-Prip: Actress
- Yadira Carrillo: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Yadi
Fun facts
- Although rooted in Arabic, Yadira became significantly popularized through Latin American soap operas and literature in the mid-to-late 20th century.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.