Yahir

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast
#764▲ 75in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Jair.

Yahir is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Spanish-language phonetic form of Jair, from the Hebrew Yair meaning 'he will illuminate' or 'God enlightens.' In the Old Testament, Jair was a judge of Israel who led the people for 22 years. The name is also used in Arabic contexts.

Yahir is widely used in Mexican and Latin American communities as a given name that connects to Hebrew biblical tradition through Spanish phonetics. The Y spelling reflects the Spanish pronunciation of J. Mexican singer Yahir brought the name mainstream Latino pop-culture visibility in the early 2000s.

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Popularity Over Time

Yahir was #323 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #764, but its charm endures.

03196379561k20002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yahir
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,421▼
2010s4,370▼
2000s6,290▲
1990s43—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 1992–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yahir
YearBirthsRank
2024332#764
2023291#839
2022291#838
2021253#909
2020254#893
2019286#805
2018277#813
2017269#828
2016327#746
2015389#663
2014490#569
2013572#482
2012508#519
2011635#430
2010617#439
2009686#421
2008735#401
2007738#401
2006775#386
2005763#379

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

Yahir as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Yahir has also been given to 50 girls in the U.S. since 2002.

Unranked
Current rank
50
Total births
2003
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Yahir be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Yahir is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #764. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1992–2024) · Methodology