Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Yadir

Name: Popularity of the name Yadir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yadir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#4,686 (2012)

Total Babies

184

5-Yr Trend

+14%

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4686

Peak Rank

184

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yadir

Yadir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 20 Yadirs were born — ranking #4,686 that year. As of 2026, Yadir ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 184 Yadirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Yadir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yadir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Yoder
Yetter
Yother
Uter
Wedder
Widder
Yachter
Yeater
Yater
Yud
Weder
Utr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yadir

What does the name Yadir mean?

Yadir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yadir in 2026?

In 2026, Yadir ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Yadir most popular?

Yadir reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,686 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yadir most popular?

Yadir has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yadir.

Is Yadir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yadir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yadir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yadir include Terryn, Gianny, Aniketh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yadir

Yadir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 184 births in the dataset. Yadir's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,686. Use the chart and map above to compare Yadir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.