What does the name Jair mean?

The name Jair means "He shines".

What is the origin of the name Jair?

Jair is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 177 babies were named Jair in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jair is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 177 →

All-Time Total: 7,087

Peak Year: 2003

Jair is a Hebrew name meaning "he shines" or "he enlightens." It is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'ir," which has the same meaning.

Boy names closely related to Jair

Brayan Emmanuel Cristopher Erick Dilan Noel Karim Darien

Girl names closely related to Jair

Keily Melany Lesly Tania Daniela Sherlyn Nathaly Nathalie

Names with similar meaning to Jair

Jairo Yair Yaire

Births per year in the United States

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