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Jahaira

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Pronounced yah-EYE-rah /jɑˈaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, a spelling of Yahaira/Jahaira (popularly glossed 'a jewel; precious', though the origin is not well documented); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name, often glossed 'a jewel': Jahaira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'yah-EYE-rah').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern name, a spelling of Yahaira/Jahaira (popularly glossed 'a jewel; precious', though the origin is not well documented); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8629 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jahaira is a modern name, a spelling of Yahaira/Jahaira (popularly glossed 'a jewel; precious', though the origin is not well documented; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'yah-EYE-rah', the J as a Y).

In the U.S. it appears in Dominican and Puerto Rican families. Rare, an-attributed-meaning, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jahaira is a modern Hispanic name (a spelling of Yahaira), popularly glossed 'a jewel; precious' — though the origin is not well documented (we flag the uncertainty; said 'yah-EYE-rah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Yahaira — origin uncertain

Variations

YahairaJairaYajaira

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Yajaira— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahaira mean?

Jahaira is a modern Hispanic name (a spelling of Yahaira), popularly glossed 'a jewel; precious', though the origin is not well documented; we flag the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Jahaira?

It's said yah-EYE-rah /jɑˈaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second (the J is a Y sound).

Is Jahaira a boy or girl name?

Jahaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Jahaira?

Jahaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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