Yahir Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-hir / /ˈjɑːhɪr/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: he will enlighten; Arabic: to bring light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Yahir is associated with enlightenment and illumination, reflecting a positive and hopeful outlook. In Arabic culture, the name conveys the idea of bringing light, often symbolizing knowledge and wisdom.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Yahir
- Yahier
International Variants
- Yahir (Spanish)
- Yahya (Arabic)
Famous people named Yahir
Yahir Othón — Mexican singer.
Yahir Zavaleta — Mexican actor.
Fictional characters named Yahir
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yahir was first seen in the United States in 1992. Yahir has ranked as high as #493 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Yahir has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yahir (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 79 | |
| CA | 45 | |
| AZ | 17 | |
| IL | 16 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| WA | 12 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| NV | 8 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| OK | 7 | |
| KS | 6 | |
| OR | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 334 |
| 2003 | 1,274 |
| 2004 | 947 |
| 2005 | 763 |
| 2006 | 775 |
| 2007 | 738 |
| 2008 | 735 |
| 2009 | 686 |
| 2010 | 617 |
| 2011 | 635 |
| 2012 | 508 |
| 2013 | 572 |
| 2014 | 490 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 327 |
| 2017 | 269 |
| 2018 | 277 |
| 2019 | 286 |
| 2020 | 254 |
| 2021 | 253 |
| 2022 | 291 |
| 2023 | 291 |
| 2024 | 332 |