Holding steady.
Popularity of Yajayra since 1979
Babies named Yajayra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yajayra first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and reached its peak rank position in 1996. Since then its usage has remained stable but very rare, never appearing in the top 1,000. The name does not appear in any top-state lists, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. Its origins are obscure; it may be a modern invented name or a respelling of Yajaira. Without a clear meaning or traditional etymology, Yajayra appeals primarily to parents seeking a distinctive, melodious name for a daughter.
Yajayra first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, peaking in usage in 1996. It may be a variant of Yajaira, which itself is a modern coinage influenced by Spanish or Native American patterns, or an invented name combining fashionable sounds. No traditional etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaja, Yayi, Yaya
Variants: Yajaira
Sibling names for Yajayra
Names that share Yajayra's style, for a brother or sister.
