Declining since 2005, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Yadira since 1949
Babies named Yadira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 1,130 |
| 1980s | 2,240 |
| 1990s | 3,512 |
| 2000s | 4,345 |
| 2010s | 1,164 |
| 2020s | 282 |
Meaning & origin
Yadira is a feminine given name that entered U.S. records in 1949, later peaking in popularity in 2005. Currently ranked 3,832 (2025 data), it has an incidence of 1 in 42,297 births. The name is most common in Texas and California. Yadira's trajectory has been slowly declining since its peak, fitting a pattern seen in many names that rose through the 1990s and early 2000s. Its origins are likely a Spanish adaptation of an Arabic root, and it remains most popular among Hispanic communities in the United States.
Yadira is a modern Spanish feminine name believed to be a variant of the Arabic name Yadee, which means 'worthy' or 'valuable'. It gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the Americas, during the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949 and peaked in usage around 2005.
Where Yadira is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yadi, Yaya, Dira
Sibling names for Yadira
Names that share Yadira's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Yadira
Names whose popularity has moved with Yadira's over the last 50 years.
