Holding steady.
Popularity of Yajahira since 1978
Babies named Yajahira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yajahira is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. Its peak year came in 2004, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, reflecting a stable but low-level usage. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a creative modern formation or a variant of Jahira, an Arabic name meaning 'jewel.' Given its recent emergence and lack of historical documentation, Yajahira is best understood as a contemporary coinage, likely influenced by phonetic trends in names like Yahir and Zahira. It is used almost exclusively for girls, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice.
Yajahira first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, gaining modest use in the 2000s. Its formation is unclear; it may be a creative combination of sounds or a respelling of names like Jahira (Arabic for 'jewel' or 'precious stone'). Lacking clear historical or linguistic roots, it is best considered a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaja, Hira
Sibling names for Yajahira
Names that share Yajahira's style, for a brother or sister.
