Yahaira
Yahaira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
To shine, bright, or jewel-like.
Origin and history
Yahaira is a female given name derived from the Arabic name Najaira or Jawahir, associated with brightness or jewel-like qualities. It gained notable popularity within Hispanic communities in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains an established, though less common, choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,176 babies in the United States have been named Yahaira since 1880. It ranks #2402 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.9 %)
- TX (23.7 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
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 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 643 |
| 1990-2000 | 992 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,192 |
| 2010-2019 | 892 |
| 2020-2029 | 225 |
Famous people named Yahaira
- Yahaira Plasencia: Singer, Dancer
Nicknames
Yaya, Yari
Fun facts
- Although rooted in Arabic etymology, Yahaira became a well-known given name across Latin America and the United States.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s.