Yair

Boy's name

Yair is a Hebrew name meaning "he will enlighten" or "he will illuminate." It is derived from the Hebrew word "or," which means "light."

Meaning He shines
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 133
Peak year 2006

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Yair Lapid - Israeli politician, journalist, and TV presenter.
  • Yair Rodriguez - Mexican mixed martial artist in UFC.
  • Yair Sasson Art - Israeli YouTuber known for music covers.
  • Yair Clavijo - Colombian child actor.
  • Yair Yint Aung - Burmese singer and actor.
  • Yair Shamir - Israeli businessman and politician.
  • Yair Netanyahu - Son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Yair Tawil - Argentine rabbi and community leader.

Brothers for Yair

Boy names closely related to Yair

Cristopher Cristofer Noel Jair Neymar Johann Yael Rafael

Sisters for Yair

Girl names closely related to Yair

Sherlyn Nelly Heidy Stephany Damaris Eunice Lizbeth Lesly

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Yair

Jair Jairo Yaire

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