Jairo

Jairo is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “God enlightens.” In 2024 it was given to 246 boys in the United States.

Jairo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“God enlightens”

About the name Jairo

Jairo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “God enlightens” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jairo first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #556 in 2008, and in 2024 246 babies received the name — 11,229 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jairo in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#556 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Jairo in 2024
246
Total since 1880
11,229

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jairo mean?

Jairo means “God enlightens” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jairo a boy or girl name?

Jairo is a boy name. In 2024, 246 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jairo?

Jairo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Jairo?

Jairo first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #556 in 2008, and 246 babies were given the name in 2024.

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