Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Yadira
Girl
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Pronunciation
- yah-DEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,900
- US babies 2025
- 38
- Best rank
- #506 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Yadira
The origin of Yadira is uncertain.
Yadira is a name whose origin is uncertain. It has been linked to Hebrew and to Arabic sources, and some sources offer meanings such as friend or worthy, but no single derivation is firmly established. The name is used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Mexico and Central America. Yadira has a melodic, rhythmic sound, with stress on the second syllable. It feels warm, graceful and distinctive. Yadi is a common nickname, and the full name pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Yadira first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 34 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #506 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 593 babies. In 2025, 38 babies were named Yadira, and it ranked #3,900 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #671 in 1980, #791 in 2000, #1,012 in 2010, and #3,900 in 2025. Of the 12,815 US girls named Yadira since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,512 babies. Since 2010, 1,446 more have been named Yadira.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Carlie, Natalee, Isis, Yazmin, and Laney.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yadira ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2378 | 9 |
| California | #3077 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yadira is usually pronounced yah-DEER-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with Y and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Yadira
A few middle names that flow with Yadira: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yadira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yadira mean?
The origin of Yadira is uncertain.
Is Yadira a popular name?
Not especially. Yadira ranked #3,900 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yadira a boy or girl name?
Yadira is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yadira?
Yadira is usually pronounced yah-DEER-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings