Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He shines or God will enlighten., Light, Who Diffuses Light
Pronunciation: jair, dʒɛər, JH AE AH R
Popularity Rank: #2,267
The name Jair is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'he shines' or 'he enlightens'. It is also associated with the meaning 'God will enlighten'.
The name Jair is of Hebrew origin and means He shines or God will enlighten., Light, Who Diffuses Light, Whom God Enlightens. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jair is commonly found in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and 57 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jair
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): dʒɛər
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE AH R
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Jair is recorded 29,131 times globally, ranking it as the 2,267th most common name worldwide.
Jair is most prevalent in Colombia, with 11,752 occurrences, making it the 240th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Jair is found among 1 in every 110 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #240 | 1 : 110 |
| Brazil | #227 | 1 : 152 |
| Mexico | #435 | 1 : 188 |
| Peru | #405 | 1 : 313 |
| United States of America | #2,306 | 1 : 1,322 |
| Panama | #258 | 1 : 253 |
| Chile | #1,368 | 1 : 1,519 |
| Spain | #3,333 | 1 : 3,090 |
| Bolivia | #1,595 | 1 : 1,712 |
| Netherlands | #2,918 | 1 : 2,062 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jair from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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