Yahir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Yahir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Yahir?
Yahir is spelled Y-A-H-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Yahir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Yahir is commonly associated with meanings related to light or enlightenment.
- Origin
- Yahir may derive from Hebrew roots related to light or enlightenment, though its exact origin is uncertain.
- Pronunciation
- YAH-hir · 2 syllables
Yahir Popularity in 2025
Rank#814
Recorded Births305
- Boys usage fell 51 places to #814 and recorded 27 fewer 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 Yahir Mean?
Yahir is commonly associated with meanings related to light or enlightenment.
Origin: Yahir may derive from Hebrew roots related to light or enlightenment, though its exact origin is uncertain.
How Do You Pronounce Yahir?
PronunciationYAH-hir
Syllables2
Yahir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 305 | #814 |
| 2024 | Boys | 332 | #763 |
| 2023 | Boys | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | Boys | 291 | #837 |
| 2021 | Boys | 253 | #907 |
| 2020 | Boys | 254 | #892 |
| 2019 | Boys | 286 | #802 |
| 2018 | Boys | 277 | #812 |
| 2017 | Boys | 269 | #828 |
| 2016 | Boys | 327 | #744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 389 | #661 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 490 | #567 |
| 2013 | Boys | 572 | #482 |
| 2012 | Boys | 508 | #519 |
| 2011 | Boys | 635 | #429 |
| 2010 | Boys | 617 | #439 |
| 2009 | Boys | 686 | #421 |
| 2008 | Boys | 735 | #401 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 738 | #401 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 776 | #386 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
When Was Yahir 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.
2003 · Boys
1,274 recorded births
National rank #258
2004 · Boys
947 recorded births
National rank #323
2006 · Boys
776 recorded births
National rank #386
2005 · Boys
764 recorded births
National rank #379
Where Yahir 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CO | #420 | 14 |
| CA | #500 | 62 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| AZ | #559 | 12 |
| TX | #588 | 53 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| NC | #678 | 13 |