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Yazaira

yah-ZAY-rah · Uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Yasmin and Zahira, or an invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#14,942
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 321,453 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.

Popularity of Yazaira since 2006

Babies named Yazaira per year in U.S. Social Security records.

27548120102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s6
2010s147
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Yazaira is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. Its origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a creative coinage, possibly inspired by names like Yasmin or Zahira. The name saw its highest use in 2015, and as of 2025 it remains relatively rare, given to about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak. While it has not appeared in any top state rankings, its appeal may lie in its melodic sound and resemblance to more established names. Parents choosing Yazaira are part of a trend toward unique, invented names that blend familiar phonetic elements.

Yazaira first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 2000s. It may be a creative elaboration of Yasmin or a blend with elements from Arabic names like Zahira ('helper, supporter'). There is no clear historical or linguistic derivation, and it is best understood as a modern invented name.

Sibling names for Yazaira

Names that share Yazaira's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Yasmin, Zahara, Samira, Amara, Layla

Brothers: Zayn, Amir, Khalil, Rayan, Omar

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Questions parents ask

What does Yazaira mean?
The meaning of Yazaira is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by Yasmin or other names with Arabic roots.
How popular is Yazaira?
In 2025, Yazaira ranked 14,942 in the U.S., with about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls given that name. Its peak year was 2015.
Is Yazaira a boy or girl name?
Yazaira is almost exclusively used for girls.