Yahaira
Every Yahaira since 1973 — 5,176 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yahaira
Yahaira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,981 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 5,176 American babies have been named Yahaira. Its peak came in 2005, when 311 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 Yahaira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yahaira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,981 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,888 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,561 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,291 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,817 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,497 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,551 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,904 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,462 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,738 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,209 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,713 |
| 2013 | 91 | #2,106 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,758 |
| 2011 | 188 | #1,272 |
| 2010 | 138 | #1,589 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1,425 |
| 2008 | 225 | #1,144 |
| 2007 | 238 | #1,094 |
| 2006 | 247 | #1,041 |
| 2005 | 311 | #825 |
| 2004 | 222 | #1,048 |
| 2003 | 293 | #834 |
| 2002 | 176 | #1,173 |
| 2001 | 183 | #1,146 |
| 2000 | 132 | #1,411 |
| 1995 | 118 | #1,400 |
| 1990 | 77 | #1,860 |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,783 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,832 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yahaira in 2025?
Yahaira ranked #4,981 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yahaira?
5,176 babies have been named Yahaira in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yahaira most popular?
Yahaira peaked in 2005, when 311 newborns received the name.
Is Yahaira a boy or girl name?
Yahaira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yahaira rising or falling?
Yahaira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.