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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yanira — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yanique|Yanis
SpanishGirl↓ Fading

Yanira

yah-NEER-ah · 3 syllables

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Girl
#5413
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#5413
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#4103 in 2022
5yr change
-424 ranks
Birth frequency
6.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5413 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Spanish girl names
Yanira

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5413

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-424 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SpanishGreek RootModern3-syllableGirlRareRomanticWarmHispanicContemporary
Character
creative spiritcompassionate heartresilient determinationvibrant energyinner strength
STRONG
High confidence

Yanira is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5413 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -424 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5413 · very rare
Yanira at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'Xanthe' meaning 'golden' or 'yellow', adapted into Spanish as Yanira with connections to brightness and light.
Language root:Spanish · Greek
Peak rank:#4103 in 2022
5yr change:-424 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
YanaraYara◈NiaraKiraZara
Similar Style
LuciaAmara◈ValeriaIsadoraMarcela
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yanira
SofiaAlejandraMarcelaDiegoCarlosElenaLucas
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Valeria
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Isadora
Greek · #1223
↑↑ Surging
Marcela
Latin · #1472
→ Stable
Isabella
Spanish · #7
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Yanira · Overview
Summary

Yanira is a Spanish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5413 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Romantic character
Yanira carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 424 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
yanira.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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