Yahir
Boy name · Hebrew · Mexican · Spanish
Meaningpossibly he shines · Spanish form of Jair
- US rank
- #814
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #258 in 2003
305 babies were named Yahir in the US in 2025. It has climbed 78 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yahir you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,599 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yahir, 305 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yahir would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYahir first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #258. Today it's #814, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowYahir is 19× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,599.
- TrendYahir has climbed 78 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #814. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedYahir is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #420, followed by California (#500) and Nevada (#516). It's in the top 1,000 in 17 states.
- MeaningYahir is a Spanish form of Jair, which means “possibly he shines”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Mexican and Spanish roots.
About the name Yahir
Yahir is a boy name of Hebrew, Mexican and Spanish origin meaning “possibly he shines”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-hir”. US birth records list Yahir for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 31 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #258 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #814, with 305 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesMexican namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2000s | 314 | 3,189 boys |
| 2010s | 231 | 4,322 boys |
| 2020s | 167 | 6,001 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Yahir
What does the name Yahir mean?
Yahir means “possibly he shines” in Spanish, as a form of Jair.
What is the origin of the name Yahir?
Yahir has Hebrew, Mexican, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Yahir a boy or girl name?
Yahir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yahir?
Yahir ranked #814 for US boys in 2025, given to 305 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#258).