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Jahaira

Girl name · African · Swahili

Jahaira is an African and Swahili girl name. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Jahaira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jahaira would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationJahaira peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jahaira you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jahaira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryJahaira first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Jahaira

Jahaira is a girl name of African and Swahili origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:African namesSwahili names

Other spellings of Jahaira

Girl name: Jahayra

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Questions about the name Jahaira

What is the origin of the name Jahaira?

Jahaira is African and Swahili in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Jahaira turns up in more than one tradition. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).

Is Jahaira a boy or girl name?

Jahaira is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Jahaira.

How popular is the name Jahaira?

Jahaira ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #2,301. Over the last five years it has climbed 210 places.

What names are similar to Jahaira?

If you like Jahaira, you might also like Jahayra. Jahayra is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Jahaira?

Jahaira is an African and Swahili girl name. Swahili names are often chosen for a quality or a blessing parents wish for their child. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.