Yair

Meaning of Yair

It means "He will enlighten" or "He will shine."

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

Popularity of Yair

After ranking as high as #705 in 2006, Yair has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yair

• Yair Lapid
  Israeli politician, Prime Minister
• Yair Netanyahu
  Son of Benjamin Netanyahu
• Yair Dalal
  Israeli musician, composer
• Yair Qedar
  Israeli documentary filmmaker
• Yair Klein
  Israeli mercenary, security expert

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Questions about the name Yair

What does the name Yair mean?

Yair means it means "he will enlighten" or "he will shine.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yair?

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

When was Yair most popular?

Yair peaked at #705 in 2006.