Yahir
Every Yahir since 1992 — 12,481 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yahir
Yahir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #816 in 2025 with 305 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 12,481 American babies have been named Yahir. Its peak came in 2003, when 1,287 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 Yahir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yahir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 305 | #816 |
| 2024 | — | — | 332 | #765 |
| 2023 | — | — | 291 | #840 |
| 2022 | — | — | 291 | #840 |
| 2021 | — | — | 253 | #909 |
| 2020 | — | — | 254 | #894 |
| 2019 | — | — | 286 | #805 |
| 2018 | — | — | 277 | #813 |
| 2017 | — | — | 269 | #828 |
| 2016 | — | — | 327 | #746 |
| 2015 | — | — | 389 | #664 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19,097 | 490 | #569 |
| 2013 | — | — | 572 | #482 |
| 2012 | — | — | 508 | #519 |
| 2011 | — | — | 635 | #430 |
| 2010 | — | — | 617 | #439 |
| 2009 | — | — | 686 | #421 |
| 2008 | — | — | 735 | #401 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,403 | 738 | #401 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,941 | 776 | #386 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,377 | 764 | #379 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,732 | 947 | #323 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,482 | 1,274 | #258 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,343 | 334 | #604 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,114 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,382 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yahir in 2025?
Yahir ranked #816 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 305 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yahir?
12,481 babies have been named Yahir in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yahir most popular?
Yahir peaked in 2003, when 1,287 newborns received the name.
Is Yahir a boy or girl name?
Yahir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yahir rising or falling?
Yahir is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.