Jairo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jairo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jairo?
Jairo is spelled J-A-I-R-O. The name has 5 letters.
Jairo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jairo is commonly thought to derive from Hebrew origin meaning “he shines” or “he enlightens.”
- Origin
- Jairo is a name that may derive from the Hebrew name Jair, which means “he shines” or “he enlightens.”
- Pronunciation
- JY-roh · 2 syllables
Jairo Popularity in 2025
Rank#935
Recorded Births251
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #935 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jairo Mean?
Jairo is commonly thought to derive from Hebrew origin meaning “he shines” or “he enlightens.”
Origin: Jairo is a name that may derive from the Hebrew name Jair, which means “he shines” or “he enlightens.”
How Do You Pronounce Jairo?
PronunciationJY-roh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jairo?
- History
- The name Jairo has been used in various cultures and languages, often as a variant of Jair, and appears in historical and religious texts.
Jairo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 251 | #935 |
| 2024 | Boys | 247 | #933 |
| 2023 | Boys | 252 | #916 |
| 2022 | Boys | 260 | #897 |
| 2021 | Boys | 208 | #1,037 |
| 2020 | Boys | 209 | #1,007 |
| 2019 | Boys | 247 | #886 |
| 2018 | Boys | 223 | #938 |
| 2017 | Boys | 243 | #885 |
| 2016 | Boys | 235 | #918 |
| 2015 | Boys | 251 | #884 |
| 2014 | Boys | 255 | #864 |
| 2013 | Boys | 285 | #792 |
| 2012 | Boys | 298 | #766 |
| 2011 | Boys | 304 | #746 |
| 2010 | Boys | 336 | #693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 383 | #647 |
| 2008 | Boys | 473 | #556 |
| 2007 | Boys | 441 | #580 |
| 2006 | Boys | 446 | #561 |
| 2005 | Boys | 425 | #559 |
| 2004 | Boys | 350 | #613 |
| 2003 | Boys | 364 | #592 |
| 2002 | Boys | 316 | #622 |
When Was Jairo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
473 recorded births
National rank #556
2006 · Boys
446 recorded births
National rank #561
2007 · Boys
441 recorded births
National rank #580
2005 · Boys
425 recorded births
National rank #559
Where Jairo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| KS | #468 | 7 |
| SC | #608 | 7 |
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| TX | #661 | 45 |
| VA | #670 | 10 |
| AZ | #672 | 9 |
| CA | #719 | 37 |