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Jaire
♂ Boy
Pronounced JAY-ruh /ˈdʒeɪ.rə/Low
Meaning: He enlightens, God enlightensLow
In 30 seconds: Jaire is a variant of Jairus from the Hebrew Yair meaning he enlightens or God enlightens. In the New Testament, Jairus was a synagogue ruler whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus — a name of miraculous hope.
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MeaningHe enlightens, God enlightens
U.S. rank (2024)#1364 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births138 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,107
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jaire is a variant of Jairus from Hebrew Yair meaning he enlightens. Jairus was a synagogue official whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus.
Jaire is used in Latino and African American communities as a distinctive form of Jairus/Jair.
Did you know? In Mark 5:21-43, Jairus fell at Jesus's feet begging him to heal his dying daughter. Jesus raised her saying Do not fear, only believe — making the name forever associated with faith in the face of despair.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
JairusJairJayo
Nicknames
Jay
Famous Bearers
- ★Jairus (biblical) (biblical)Synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raised from the dead in Mark 5:21-43 (variant of the name Jaire/Jair)
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Frequently Asked
What does Jaire mean?
Jaire means he enlightens from Hebrew Yair.
How do you pronounce Jaire?
Jaire is pronounced JAY-ruh with two syllables.
What is the origin of Jaire?
Jaire comes from Hebrew, Spanish.
What names are similar to Jaire?
Similar names include Jair, Elijah, and Lazarus.