Yair
Meaninghe will enlighten · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,443
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #705 in 2006
124 babies were named Yair in the US in 2025. It has climbed 96 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yair you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,774 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yair, 124 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yair would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYair first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #705.
- Then vs nowYair is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,774.
- TrendYair has climbed 96 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,443. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedYair is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #702, followed by Illinois (#805). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Yair means “he will enlighten”.
About the name Yair
Yair is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “he will enlighten”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Y and ending in “-air”. US birth records list Yair for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 48 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #705 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,443, with 124 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 74,019 boys |
| 2000s | 106 | 9,422 boys |
| 2010s | 92 | 10,824 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 12,942 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 Yair
What does the name Yair mean?
Yair means “he will enlighten” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Yair?
Yair has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Yair a boy or girl name?
Yair is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yair?
Yair ranked #1,443 for US boys in 2025, given to 124 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#705).