Yahir
Yahir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
He will enlighten or he will shine.
Origin and history
Yahir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'he will enlighten' or 'he will shine'. It gained substantial popularity in the United States starting in the early 2000s, largely influenced by popular culture figures in Mexican media. The name remains consistently used across the country.
Popularity in the United States
12,431 babies in the United States have been named Yahir since 1880. It ranks #1062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #798.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
- NY (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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,292 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,370 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,726 |
Famous people named Yahir
- Yahir Othón Parra: Singer, Actor
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. usage during the early 2000s following the rise of Mexican singer Yahir Othón Parra.
- It derives from the Arabic verbal root meaning to shine, enlighten, or clear up.