Yair Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yair is a Hebrew name meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to shine.' It has biblical roots, originating from a judge in the Hebrew Bible, and has evolved through the Hebrew language. The name embodies traits of brightness and leadership and has gained modern popularity, particularly in Israel.
The name Yair is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yair has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yair' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6919th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3675th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 990th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1235th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Yair' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yair"
Pronunciation
/jaˈir/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Yair is derived from the Hebrew verb 'ya'ir,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to shine.' In the Hebrew Bible, Yair is the name of a judge of Israel.
Meaning
to enlighten, to shine
Language Evolution
Yair (Hebrew), Yair (Modern Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Yair appears in the Hebrew Bible as a judge who led Israel after the period of Joshua.
Historical Usage
The name Yair has been used throughout Jewish history, gaining popularity in modern times, particularly in Israel.
Variants & Derivatives
Yairus, Yayir
Modern Popularity & Image
Yair is a popular name in Israel and is often associated with brightness, leadership, and clarity.
Famous People
Yair Lapid, an Israeli politician and former Prime Minister, Yair Rodriguez, a Mexican mixed martial artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yair"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yair"
"Yair" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6919th of 10718 | 28 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3675th of 16616 | 228 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 990th of 24088 | 2,808 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1235th of 23106 | 1,853 |
Regional Popularity of "Yair" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
50.61% 2265th/4475 |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
32.47% 2051st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.80% 1274th/4582 |
20.95% 1082nd/5164 |
13.56% 992nd/7313 |
9.43% 704th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.04% 1635th/3984 |
24.09% 1081st/4487 |
19.57% 1335th/6822 |
15.14% 950th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Yair" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yair"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yair" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.