Is Yanira a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Yanira is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Yanira?

It’s currently ranked #926 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Yanira?

yah-NEE-rah · IPA: //jəˈniːrə//

Yanira Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyah-NEE-rah / /jəˈniːrə/

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: God is gracious; Hebrew: to be a gift

Historical & Cultural Background

Yanira is a name of Spanish origin, often associated with grace and kindness. In Hebrew, it conveys the idea of being a gift, reflecting positive attributes. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Latin America. It is sometimes used in connection with themes of gratitude and blessing.

Trend Summary

Yanira has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Variants

Yaneera
Yani

International Variants

Yenira (Spanish)
Yannira (Spanish)

Famous people named Yanira

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Fictional characters named Yanira

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Sibling Suggestions

Yara Yasmin Yvette Yolanda Yasmine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yanira was first seen in the United States in 1964. Yanira has ranked as high as #1124 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Yanira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yanira (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1964	5
1967	7
1968	8
1969	6
1971	6
1972	15
1973	24
1974	21
1975	32
1976	53
1977	60
1978	65
1979	62
1980	80
1981	76
1982	82
1983	76
1984	69
1985	65
1986	66
1987	84
1988	94
1989	115
1990	115
1991	112
1992	107
1993	123
1994	95
1995	89
1996	69
1997	90
1998	70
1999	51
2000	70
2001	69
2002	82
2003	88
2004	99
2005	72
2006	51
2007	76
2008	64
2009	58
2010	48
2011	33
2012	45
2013	39
2014	33
2015	20
2016	31
2017	18
2018	32
2019	28
2020	25
2021	23
2022	36
2023	27
2024	24