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Yakira

yah-KEE-rah

Yakira is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “From Hebrew, meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. It conveys a sense of cherished worth.”. It currently ranks #4450 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1997.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Yakira Means

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

The Story of Yakira

This name, meaning 'precious,' carries a warmth so deep it feels like it was saved just for the moment you saw your baby's face.

Yakira is a Hebrew name that means 'precious' or 'valuable.' Its resonance lies in its direct expression of cherishness, a sentiment echoed across cultures for millennia. This name has been a tender whisper in families, passed down through generations in Jewish communities, always signifying someone deeply held and valued.

To call your daughter 'Yakira' is to say 'you are precious' with every syllable. It’s a name that feels like holding a perfectly smooth stone, warmed by the sun, in the palm of your hand. When you write it on her baby blanket, you are weaving in the intention of deep affection. It’s a name that reminds you, every time you say it, of the incalculable worth of your child.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

KindLovingPreciousGenerous

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Peak Year

#51 in 1997

Total Births

964

First Recorded

1981

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