Yeira

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How to Pronounce Yeira

Pronounced yay-EE-rah /jeɪˈi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Yeira is a Hebrew name, a feminine form linked to the root or, 'light,' and to Yair, 'he will enlighten' - so 'she will shine' or 'light.' In the United States it is used mainly by Hebrew-speaking and Latina families, where it can also be heard near the popular Keira. The vowel-rich spelling can mislead readers.Low

In 30 seconds: Yeira is a Hebrew name meaning 'she will shine' or 'light,' feminine of Yair. It stayed rare here (said yay-EE-rah).

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MeaningYeira is a Hebrew name, a feminine form linked to the root or, 'light,' and to Yair, 'he will enlighten' - so 'she will shine' or 'light.' In the United States it is used mainly by Hebrew-speaking and Latina families, where it can also be heard near the popular Keira. The vowel-rich spelling can mislead readers.

U.S. rank (2022)#15224 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 254

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

Yeira is a Hebrew name tied to the root or, 'light,' and to Yair, 'he will enlighten,' giving the sense 'she will shine.' In the United States it appears mainly among Hebrew-speaking and Latina families, and it also sits close in sound to Keira. It shows up in American records from the early nineteen-nineties and reached its small high around 2010. It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year.

A girl named Yeira from that peak would be a teenager or young adult now. The name reads as a heritage name with a bright meaning; its unusual look can trip readers, so it is best said yay-EE-rah. It stays rare.

Did you know? Yeira draws on the Hebrew root for 'light,' the same idea behind Yair, 'he will enlighten' - a bright meaning in a compact name.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Yeira — Hebrew, linked to 'light'/Yair; also near Keira

Variations

YairaYeeraKeira

Nicknames

YeiIraEi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yeira mean?

It is a Hebrew name meaning 'she will shine' or 'light,' a feminine form linked to Yair.

How do you pronounce Yeira?

It's said yay-EE-rah /jeɪˈi.rɑ/, three syllables, stress on the middle - the spelling can mislead.

Is Yeira a boy or girl name?

Yeira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yeira?

It has always been rare, a Hebrew heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.