Jewel; to shine or sparkle
Yahayra is a variant of the Arabic name Yahaira or Yajaira. It is most commonly found in Latin American communities and is thought to be derived from the Arabic word for 'jewel' or 'to shine'.
Less common today
Yahayra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,702 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Peruvian salsa singer and dancer
Dominican Olympic middle-distance runner
