Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Yashira since 1980
Babies named Yashira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 169 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Yashira is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1980. Its peak popularity came in 1992, and since then it has maintained a stable trajectory, ranking 13,208 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. The name's meaning and origin are uncertain; it may be a modern English invention influenced by Arabic names like Yasmina, or it could have Hebrew roots. Despite its obscurity, Yashira has a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name. Its consistent but low usage suggests it remains a choice for those drawn to its sound rather than a specific cultural or religious tradition.
The name Yashira first appeared in U.S. records in 1980. Its origins are not clearly documented. It may be a modern coinage influenced by names like Yasmina (Arabic for 'jasmine') or a feminine adaptation of the Hebrew name Jashira, though this is speculative. Its rise in the 1990s suggests a fashionable invention combining appealing sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yashi, Shira
Variants: Yashirah
Sibling names for Yashira
Names that share Yashira's style, for a brother or sister.
