How Many People Are Named Yadira?

Complete statistics for the name Yadira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yadira
Very Rare
Arabic

Yadira means 'ruler' in Arabic, making it a name of leadership. Only 1 in 26,289 Americans are named Yadira, with just 12,553 living today. The majority, 52%, are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~12,553
Living in US
1 in 26,289
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
4
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 4 tend to be reliable and practical.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,553
Worldwide Bearers
#5,526
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,163
🇵🇪 Peru
1,567
🇪🇸 Spain
1,273
🇧🇴 Bolivia
167
🇨🇦 Canada
155
🇧🇷 Brazil
122
🇨🇱 Chile
121
🇳🇱 Netherlands
40
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
28
🇸🇪 Sweden
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22 (0%)
♀ Female
12,531 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
6,711
Would be under 30 (52%)
6,009
Would be 30–60 (47%)
80
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 12,800 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yadira Through the Generations

Yadira reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 593 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, people named Yadira average around 30 years old, with 6,711 under 30 and 6,009 between 30 and 60. This name's modernity is reflected in its age distribution, with fewer individuals over 60, indicating it's a relatively new choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,755
Texas 2,489
Illinois 763
New York 696
Arizona 399
Florida 380
New Jersey 193
Washington 191
Colorado 183
Georgia 157

✨ Similar Names to Yadira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yadira's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Yadira

How Many People Have the Name Yadira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,553 people in the United States currently share the name Yadira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,289 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yadira a Common or Rare Name?

Yadira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Yadira Mean?

Yadira means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yadira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Yadira Most Popular?

The name Yadira reached peak popularity in 2005, with 593 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yadira?

Approximately 12,553 people named Yadira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,800. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,289 Americans.

Is Yadira a rare name?

Yadira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,289 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yadira mean?

Yadira means "ruler" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Yadira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yadira are male and 100% are female.

When was Yadira most popular?

Yadira peaked in 2005 with 593 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,553
All-Time Births12,800
1 in X1 in 26,289
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2005
World Rank#5,526
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.