Jaira

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Pronounced JY-ruh /ˈdʒaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Jaira is generally read as a feminine form of Jair — Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' — a name borne by figures in the Hebrew Bible. It is also heard in Spanish-speaking families, where it may be said 'HY-rah'. The route of the girls' form is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A feminine spin on the biblical Jair: Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' (said 'JY-ruh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningJaira is generally read as a feminine form of Jair — Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' — a name borne by figures in the Hebrew Bible. It is also heard in Spanish-speaking families, where it may be said 'HY-rah'. The route of the girls' form is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#16220 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 532

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jaira reads as a feminine form built on Jair, Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' — a biblical name. In the U.S. it is said 'JY-ruh' by most families, though Spanish speakers may say 'HY-rah'. The route of the feminine form is uncertain, which we note.

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Rare, luminous in sense, and short.

Did you know? Jair — Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines' — appears in the Hebrew Bible as a judge of Israel; Jaira is the modern feminine echo. Spanish-speaking families may say it 'HY-rah' instead, which is worth knowing (said 'JY-ruh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Jaira — Feminine of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines'); route uncertain

Variations

JayraYairaJaira

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaira mean?

Jaira is read as a feminine form of Jair, Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jaira?

It's said JY-ruh /ˈdʒaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first; Spanish-speaking families may say HY-rah.

Is Jaira a boy or girl name?

Jaira is used as a girl's name; the related Jair is a boys' name.

How popular is Jaira?

Jaira is very rare for girls in the U.S.