Declining since 1997, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Yajaira since 1973
Babies named Yajaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 345 |
| 1980s | 1,082 |
| 1990s | 1,773 |
| 2000s | 1,804 |
| 2010s | 486 |
| 2020s | 184 |
Meaning & origin
Yajaira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973 and saw its highest usage in 2001, when it ranked its highest. Since 1997, its popularity has been declining, and as of 2025 it is relatively rare, given to approximately 1 in every 50,227 girls. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its Hispanic heritage. While its exact meaning is debated, it is widely accepted as a Spanish respelling of Yahaira, a feminine form of the Hebrew Jair. Yajaira thus carries a biblical root while functioning as a distinctly modern Hispanic American coinage.
Yajaira likely emerged as a Spanish respelling of Yahaira, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Jair (also Yair), meaning 'he shines' or 'whom God enlightens.' The name appears in the Old Testament as a judge of Israel. Yajaira and its variants gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Hispanic families in the United States, as a modern feminine form.
Where Yajaira 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: Yaja, Jaira, Yai
Sibling names for Yajaira
Names that share Yajaira's style, for a brother or sister.
