Yajaira

Meaning of Yajaira

Yajaira is a female name of Spanish and indigenous Caribbean roots, often interpreted as “lady of the valley” or “gracious,” marrying linguistic heritage with a hint of natural imagery. Pronounced yah-HIGH-rah (/jaˈxaiɾa/ in Spanish, /jɑˈhaɪrə/ in American English), it adapts smoothly across both language contexts while retaining its distinctive “Y” onset. In the United States, Yajaira has held a modest but steady place among newborns since the early 1970s, with annual registrations ranging from about 18 to 231 and national ranks oscillating between the mid-600s and low-900s. Its high-water mark came in the late 1980s at roughly rank 640; recent years see it hovering near the 900th spot with some 24 to 32 occurrences per year. This consistency—neither so widespread as to feel ordinary nor so rare as to require a spelling tutorial—suggests that Yajaira appeals to parents seeking a name both culturally resonant and pleasantly under-the-radar.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as yah-HIGH-rah (/jaˈxaiɾa/)

American English

• Pronunced as yah-HIGH-rah (/jɑˈhaɪrə/)

• Yaira
• Yajayra
• Yajahira