Jair
Jair: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒaɪˈɪəɹ/
Meaning and origin of Jair
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Middle English Jair, Iair, from Ancient Greek Ἰάϊρ (Iáïr), from Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר (yāʾîr, literally “he will light up”). Doublet of Yair and Jairus.
How popular is Jair?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 7,258 boys in the U.S. have been named Jair (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14300 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #506 in 2003. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jair
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Sibling name ideas for Jair
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Jair FAQ
What does the name Jair mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Middle English Jair, Iair, from Ancient Greek Ἰάϊρ (Iáïr), from Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר (yāʾîr, literally “he will light up”). Doublet of Yair and Jairus.
What is the origin of the name Jair?
Jair is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jair?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 7,258 boys in the U.S. have been named Jair (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14300 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #506 in 2003. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jair a boy or girl name?
Jair is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 7,258 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.