How Many People Are Named Yahira?
Complete statistics for the name Yahira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yahira, a very rare female name, is held by just 477 people in the US today, making up 1 in 691,771 Americans. The majority, 64%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 485 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yahira Through the Generations
Yahira peaked in popularity in 2007 with 38 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Yahiras are young adults, with 309 under 30 and 176 aged between 30 and 60. This name is a relatively new addition to the American lexicon, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yahira's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yahira
How Many People Have the Name Yahira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 477 people in the United States currently share the name Yahira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 691,771 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yahira a Common or Rare Name?
Yahira 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 Yahira Mean?
Yahira means "creative variant of Yahweh" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yahira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Yahira Most Popular?
The name Yahira reached peak popularity in 2007, with 38 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 Yahira?
Approximately 477 people named Yahira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 485. That works out to roughly 1 in 691,771 Americans.
Is Yahira a rare name?
Yahira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 691,771 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yahira mean?
Yahira means "creative variant of Yahweh" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yahira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yahira are male and 100% are female.
When was Yahira most popular?
Yahira peaked in 2007 with 38 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.