Yair Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yair means 'he will enlighten' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Yair
Yair is a Hebrew name that means 'he will enlighten'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'or', which means 'light'. The name can also be linked to the Hebrew term 'yair', meaning 'to shine' or 'to illuminate'. Yair has biblical origins and is mentioned in the Old Testament. It carries connotations of brightness, intelligence, and spiritual enlightenment.
Popularity of the Name Yair
The popularity for the name Yair peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 311 births, which ranked number 1,562 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Yair had the most male births in 2006 with 311, which ranked number 705 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Yair has declined sharply over the last ten years from 163 births to 135 births, a decline of -17.18%. Among males, Yair has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 163 births to 135 births, a decline of -17.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yair
- 20 Year Trend of Yair: 22.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Yair: -17.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yair: -17.18%
Popularity of Yair by State
For males, Yair was most popular in Southwestern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 25 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yair. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 21 | 1021 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 18 | 740 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 25 | 940 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yair
- Total Births of Yair: 132 (-1.87%)
- Male Births of Yair: 132 (-1.87%)
Given the downward trend of Yair over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 132 births in 2024. Male births for Yair have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 132 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.87%.