Yakira Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyah-KEE-rah / /jəˈkiːrə/Hebrew; Japanese
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to be precious'; Japanese: 'to shine'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, names often reflect virtues or qualities, with Yakira embodying the concept of preciousness. In Japan, names can carry significant meanings based on the kanji used, with Yakira suggesting brightness or radiance. The name is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents seeking unique names for their daughters.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yakirah
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yakira was first seen in the United States in 1981. Yakira has ranked as high as #1208 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Florida, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Yakira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yakira (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 32 |