Yakira
Meaning of Yakira
Yakira, a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derives from the triliteral root Y-Q-R (יָקָר), denoting qualities of preciousness and value. In its native linguistic context, it is articulated as yah-kee-RAH (/ja kiˈra/), whereas within Anglo-American usage the phonological adaptation manifests as yah-KEER-uh (/ja ˈkɪr ə/). Empirical data from the United States Social Security Administration indicate that Yakira has sustained a low-intensity but consistent presence in national registries since the early 1980s, initially appearing with nine recorded births (rank 774) in 1981 and fluctuating through subsequent decades within the lower echelons of the top 1,000—typically between positions 820 and 960. Over the past decade, this trajectory has shifted modestly upward, culminating in 32 instances (rank 918) in 2024, a pattern that suggests the name’s etymological resonance and phonetic clarity contribute to its measured yet persistent selection by parents seeking appellations that confer both historical depth and contemporary versatility.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yah-kee-RAH (/ja kiˈra/)
American English
- Pronunced as yah-KEER-uh (/ja ˈkɪr ə/)
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