Declining since 2004, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Yahaira since 1973
Babies named Yahaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 643 |
| 1990s | 992 |
| 2000s | 2,192 |
| 2010s | 892 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Yahaira is a feminine name of Spanish and Arabic origin that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. Its peak came in 2005, when it reached rank 4,878, but since 2004 its popularity has been falling. In 2025 the name was given to roughly 1 in 59,528 girls nationally. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its strong roots in Hispanic communities. It is widely considered a phonetic respelling of the Arabic name Zahra, connecting it to a long tradition of names meaning 'flower' or 'blossom' across the Arabic-speaking world and Iberia.
Yahaira is a Spanish respelling of the Arabic name Zahra (زهرة), meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. The name entered Spanish use through the influence of Arabic culture during the Moorish period in Iberia. It remains most common in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Where Yahaira 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: Yaya, Yahi, Haira
Sibling names for Yahaira
Names that share Yahaira's style, for a brother or sister.
