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Yahaira

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

Meaning: Modern Latina coinage, possibly echoing Jair ('he shines', Hebrew) and Yara; construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and Latina: Yahaira is a popular modern Latina name, possibly echoing Jair ('he shines'). Lyrical, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningModern Latina coinage, possibly echoing Jair ('he shines', Hebrew) and Yara; construction informal
U.S. rank (2024)#4868 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519732024

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

Yahaira is a modern Latina coinage — possibly echoing the biblical Jair, 'he shines, enlightens' (Hebrew), and Yara (construction informal, which we flag). A lyrical, distinctive name across Latin America (said 'yah-EYE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, he-shines-in-echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yahaira is a beloved modern Latina name — possibly echoing the biblical Jair ('he shines/enlightens') and Yara; lyrical and distinctive.
Overall data confidence 42%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

YajairaYahayraJahaira

Nicknames

Yaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yahaira mean?

Yahaira is a modern Latina name, possibly echoing Jair ('he shines'); the construction is informal, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Yahaira?

It's said yah-EYE-rah /jɑˈaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yahaira a boy or girl name?

Yahaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Yahaira?

Yahaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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