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Yadira

OriginSpanish
Meaning"worthy"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#3900

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

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.

Yadira is also given to boys.

Pronounced yah-DEER-ah.

As of October 2026, Yadira ranked #3900 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #506 in 2005.

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