Yair
Yair is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will enlighten or he shines.
Origin and history
Yair is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he will enlighten' or 'he shines'. It is a traditional biblical name that has seen steady, moderate use in the United States over recent decades. The name is well-regarded for its crisp sound and positive, light-filled meaning.
Popularity in the United States
5,042 babies in the United States have been named Yair since 1880. It ranks #1717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1192.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- TX (19 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,133 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,738 |
| 2020-2029 | 800 |
Famous people named Yair
- Yair Lapid: Politician, Journalist
- Yair Rodríguez: Mixed Martial Artist
Fun facts
- The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as Jair, borne by a chief of the tribe of Manasseh and one of the Judges of Israel.
- In modern Hebrew, the name is written as יָאִיר and remains a popular given name in Israel.