Yadira
Meaningpossibly worthy · Arabic
Yadira is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “worthy”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Yadira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationYadira peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Yadira you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yadira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 42,373 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYadira first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
US births per million girls, 1949–2025
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About the name Yadira
Yadira is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly worthy”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Yadira
What does the name Yadira mean?
Yadira means “possibly worthy” and comes from Arabic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Amanda (“worthy of love”), Miranda (“worthy of admiration”), Mandy (“worthy of love”) and Mandi (“worthy of love”).
What is the origin of the name Yadira?
Yadira is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Arabic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Yadira a boy or girl name?
Yadira is a girl name. In 2025, 38 US girls were named Yadira.
How popular is the name Yadira?
Yadira ranked #3,832 for US girls in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #506. Over the last five years it has slipped 741 places.
What names are similar to Yadira?
If you like Yadira, you might also like Amanda, Miranda, Mandy and Mandi.
What should I know before naming my baby Yadira?
Yadira is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “worthy”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. 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.