Jairo

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's nameHebrewRising fast
#935 19in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Jairo is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the Spanish form of Jairus, from the Hebrew Ya'ir meaning "he will enlighten" or "God enlightens." In the New Testament, Jairus was the synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raised from the dead.

Jairo has been a consistent name in Hispanic and Latin American communities, where this biblical name carries both spiritual depth and a familiar, warm sound. With over 11,000 U.S. births recorded, it has been a quiet but steady presence in Spanish-speaking American families.

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Popularity Over Time

Jairo was #614 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #935, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jairo
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,175
2010s2,676
2000s3,777
1990s2,254
1980s1,134
1970s181
1960s20
1950s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(60 years, 19502024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jairo
YearBirthsRank
2024246#935
2023252#916
2022260#897
2021208#1039
2020209#1008
2019247#888
2018222#943
2017243#886
2016235#917
2015251#885
2014255#866
2013285#793
2012298#767
2011304#746
2010336#694
2009383#648
2008473#556
2007441#581
2006446#561
2005425#559

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19502024) · Methodology