Jair

Meaning of Jair

It means "he shines" or "he will enlighten."

Jair has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jair

After ranking as high as #507 in 2003, Jair has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jair

• Jair Bolsonaro
  Former President of Brazil
• Jair Jurrjens
  Professional baseball player
• Jair Ventura
  Brazilian football manager
• Jairzinho Pieter
  Curaçaoan international footballer
• Jair Reinoso
  Colombian football player

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Questions about the name Jair

What does the name Jair mean?

Jair means it means "he shines" or "he will enlighten.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jair a boy's or a girl's name?

Jair is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jair?

Jair did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jair most popular?

Jair peaked at #507 in 2003.