How Many People Are Named Yanira?

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

Yanira
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Yanira, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 102,618 Americans today. With only 3,216 people named Yanira living in the US, it stands out as a unique choice. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Yanira are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~3,216
Living in US
1 in 102,618
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,216
Worldwide Bearers
#17,702
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
391
🇪🇨 Ecuador
334
🇨🇺 Cuba
169
🇺🇾 Uruguay
110
🇮🇩 Indonesia
77
🇦🇷 Argentina
41
🇧🇷 Brazil
37
🇨🇦 Canada
26
🇸🇪 Sweden
24
🇵🇾 Paraguay
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,216 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
1,402
Would be under 30 (43%)
1,876
Would be 30–60 (57%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,283 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
76
International
5

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

📜 Yanira Through the Generations

Yanira reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 123 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Yanira is 31, with 1,402 under 30, 1,876 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This distribution suggests that Yanira is a name embraced by younger generations, making it a contemporary choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 973
Texas 513
New York 335
Florida 108
New Jersey 84
Illinois 72
Arizona 33
Massachusetts 18
Virginia 9
Connecticut 5

✨ Similar Names to Yanira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yanira's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Yanira

How Many People Have the Name Yanira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,216 people in the United States currently share the name Yanira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yanira a Common or Rare Name?

Yanira 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 Yanira Mean?

Yanira means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yanira Most Popular?

The name Yanira reached peak popularity in 1993, with 123 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 Yanira?

Approximately 3,216 people named Yanira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,283. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,618 Americans.

Is Yanira a rare name?

Yanira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,618 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yanira mean?

Yanira means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Yanira more male or female?

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

When was Yanira most popular?

Yanira peaked in 1993 with 123 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 US3,216
All-Time Births3,283
1 in X1 in 102,618
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1993
World Rank#17,702
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.