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Yireh

♂ Boy

Pronounced yee-RAY /jiːˈreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Yireh, part of Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh), 'the Lord will provide' or 'the Lord will see to it' — the name Abraham gave a place in Genesis. Used as a faith-forward given name, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-forward name: Yireh comes from Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide' (said 'yee-RAY'). Noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Yireh, part of Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh), 'the Lord will provide' or 'the Lord will see to it' — the name Abraham gave a place in Genesis. Used as a faith-forward given name, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12256 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

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

Yireh comes from the Hebrew Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh), 'the Lord will provide; the Lord will see to it', the name Abraham gave a place after the binding of Isaac in Genesis. As a modern given name it reads as a faith declaration, which we note respectfully. It reaches the U.S. mainly through Christian families (said 'yee-RAY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, faith-rooted, and heartfelt.

Did you know? Yireh draws on Jehovah-Jireh, 'the Lord will provide' — the place-name Abraham gave in Genesis — worn today as a name of trust and provision, which we note respectfully (said 'yee-RAY').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yireh — Hebrew, from Jehovah-Jireh 'the Lord will provide'; noted respectfully

Variations

YirehJireh

Nicknames

YirReh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yireh mean?

Yireh comes from Jehovah-Jireh, Hebrew for 'the Lord will provide'; it is used as a faith-forward name, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Yireh?

It's said yee-RAY /jiːˈreɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yireh a boy or girl name?

Yireh is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yireh?

Yireh is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly by Christian families.

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