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Yajaira

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Pronounced yah-HY-rah /jɑˈhaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern Latino name of uncertain origin (linked to a telenovela character); etymology unknownLow

In 30 seconds: Lyrical and Latina: Yajaira is a melodic modern name, beloved across Latin America though its roots are uncertain. Distinctive and warm.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningModern Latino name of uncertain origin (linked to a telenovela character); etymology unknown
U.S. rank (2025)#4457 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,673

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519732025

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

Yajaira is a modern Latino name of uncertain origin, often linked to a telenovela character; its etymology is not established, which we flag honestly. A melodic, distinctive name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, origin uncertain, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yajaira spread through Latin America in the late 20th century — often tied to a telenovela character; its precise origin is unknown, which we note honestly.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Yajaira — origin uncertain

Variations

YahairaYajayraYaira

Nicknames

Yaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yajaira mean?

Yajaira is a modern Latino name of uncertain origin (often tied to a telenovela); its etymology is unknown, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Yajaira?

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

Is Yajaira a boy or girl name?

Yajaira is a girl's name.

How popular is Yajaira?

Yajaira is a rare name in the U.S.

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