Yadira
About Yadira
Yadira is a popular choice in Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia, and has also been a favorite among Latin American families in the US. Popularized by actress Yadira Jiménez in the mid-20th century, its exact etymology is unknown, but a likely possibility is that it comes from the Arabic Jadira, usually interpreted as meaning "worthy", though "bloom" is also suggested.
Alternatively, some suggest it is an elaboration of Yara, meaning "friend, helper", or a spin on the Hebrew Jedidiah (and the element yadid) meaning "beloved, friend".
Politician Yadira Caraveo is a notable bearer.
Pronounced yah-DEER-ah.
As of October 2026, Yadira ranked #3900 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #506 in 2005.
Editor's take: The name Yadira is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "worthy".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,025 | 98 | 54.9 |
| 2015 | #2,429 | 76 | 42.6 |
| 2016 | #2,501 | 73 | 41.2 |
| 2017 | #2,353 | 78 | 45.2 |
| 2018 | #2,645 | 66 | 38.8 |
| 2019 | #3,549 | 44 | 26.2 |
| 2020 | #3,137 | 51 | 31.5 |
| 2021 | #3,388 | 47 | 28.6 |
| 2022 | #3,273 | 50 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | #3,268 | 50 | 31.2 |
| 2024 | #3,436 | 46 | 28.4 |
| 2025 | #3,900 | 38 | 23.6 |
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Yadira on lists
Famous Yadiras
- Yadira Silva
Cuban,Mexican table tennis player
- Yadira Geara
Dominican beauty queen
- Yadira Pascault Orozco
Mexican actress
- Yadira Alexandra Guamán
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- Zoe Yadira Saldaña (Nazario)
American actress
- Yadira Guevara
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