Declining since 2004, #814 for boys today.
Popularity of Yahir since 1992
Babies named Yahir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 6,292 |
| 2010s | 4,370 |
| 2020s | 1,726 |
Meaning & origin
Yahir is a modern spelling variant of the ancient Hebrew name Yair, which appears in the Old Testament as a judge of Israel. The name entered U.S. records in 1992 and climbed in popularity, peaking at rank 538 in 2003. Since 2004, usage has gradually declined, with the name currently ranked 814th in 2025 (1 in 5,600 births). It is most popular in Western states such as Colorado, Nevada, and Arkansas. The phonetic appeal of the 'yah-HEER' pronunciation and the trend toward names ending in '-ir' may have contributed to its adoption outside Hebrew-speaking communities.
Yahir is a modern phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Yair (יָאִיר), which appears in the Bible as the name of a judge of Israel (Judges 10:3-5) and a descendant of Manasseh. The name derives from the Hebrew root 'or' (אור), meaning 'light.' The variant spelling Yahir emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, likely influenced by phonetic appeal and similar-sounding names.
Where Yahir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys 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: Yahi, Yair, Y
Sibling names for Yahir
Names that share Yahir's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aaliyah, Maya, Zara, Naya, Leila, Yadhira, Yanet, Yaquelin, Yarely, Athziri, Yahira, Yazlin, Yecenia, Yocelin, Yachet, Yahayra, Yajahira, Yamira, Yanci, Yanel, Yarelly, Yaritzel, Yaritzy, Yatzari, Yeraldi, Yissel, Yitzel, Yuritzy, Yamel, Esbeydi, Yailene, Yalissa, Yaniris, Yaret, Yarimar, Yeslin, Yizel, Yomaris, Yomira, Yuleidy, Yuridiana
Brothers: Mekhi, Kaden, Elijah, Jayden, Adriel, Yandel, Yadriel, Yaniel, Yandiel, Yobani, Yader, Yadir, Yeremy, Yosmar
Names like Yahir
Names whose popularity has moved with Yahir's over the last 50 years.
