What is the origin of the name Yakira?

Yakira is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Yakira?

Yakira is currently ranked #4450 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Yakira?

Yakira is pronounced yah-KEE-rah.

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GirlHebrew

Yakira

yah-KEE-rah

Popularity

#4450

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

964

Peak Year

#51 in 1997

First Recorded

1981

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Hebrew, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. It conveys a sense of cherished worth.

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Yaki Kira

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Yaki Kira

Spelling Variations

Yakirah

Similar Names

Aliza Aviva Shira Naomi

Personality Traits

KindLovingPreciousGenerous

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