Yaira
Every Yaira since 1979 — 584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaira
Yaira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,116 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 584 American babies have been named Yaira. Its peak came in 2007, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yaira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,116 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,924 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,157 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,264 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,519 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,316 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,397 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,672 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,585 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,800 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,105 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,589 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,397 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,174 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,240 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,669 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,507 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,846 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,373 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,576 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,370 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,527 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,758 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,861 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,851 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,390 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,293 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yaira in 2025?
Yaira ranked #7,116 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaira?
584 babies have been named Yaira in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaira most popular?
Yaira peaked in 2007, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Yaira a boy or girl name?
Yaira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaira rising or falling?
Yaira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.