Yanira

Yanira is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 girls in the United States.

Yanira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yanira

Yanira belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yanira first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1349 in 1989, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 3,283 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yanira in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#1349 in 1989
Peak year
1993
Babies named Yanira in 2024
24
Total since 1880
3,283

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yanira mean?

The meaning of Yanira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yanira a boy or girl name?

Yanira is a girl name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yanira?

Yanira comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Yanira?

Yanira first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #1349 in 1989, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.