Precious, dear, or beloved
Derived from the Hebrew root 'yakar', the name signifies someone who is highly valued or costly. In modern Hebrew, it is often used as a term of endearment or to denote a person of great honor and esteem within a community.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Yakir in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned physicist known for the Aharonov-Bohm effect
Israeli economist and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel
