Yayra
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Yayra is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Yayra is an Ewe name of Ghanaian origin meaning "God has heard".”. It currently ranks #15150 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Yayra Means
“Yayra is an Ewe name of Ghanaian origin meaning "God has heard".”
The Story of Yayra
There are names that feel like answered prayers, carrying a deep sense of hope and divine blessing.
Yayra is a name of Ewe origin from Ghana, carrying the profound meaning 'God has heard.' First documented in the early 2000s, it has steadily gained recognition.
You imagine your daughter as a beacon of hope, her spirit imbued with a quiet faith. This name speaks to a child whose gentle presence reassures you, a reminder of answered prayers and a blessed path ahead.
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Peak Year
#6 in 2024
Total Births
21
First Recorded
2009
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