Yadhira
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who travels or visits".
Name Census estimates that about 1,307 living Americans carry the first name Yadhira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yadhira today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yadhira births was 2006 (233 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yadhira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 262,245 Americans
Peak year
2006
233 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,641
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Yadhira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yadhira from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 998 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yadhira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yadhira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yadhiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Yadhira, while Washington, New Jersey, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 59 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yadhira
The given name Yadhira has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "yadh," meaning "to fight," and "hira," meaning "diamond." Collectively, Yadhira can be interpreted as "diamond fighter" or "one who fights like a diamond."
The earliest known historical reference to the name Yadhira comes from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this revered text, Yadhira was the name of a brave and skilled warrior known for her unwavering spirit and diamond-like resilience on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yadhira was Yadhira Devi, a renowned Indian princess and warrior who lived in the 12th century CE. She was celebrated for her valor and leadership during the battles against invading forces, earning her a place in the annals of Indian history.
In the 16th century, Yadhira Kumari was a prominent figure in the court of the Mughal Empire. She was a highly respected advisor and confidante to Emperor Akbar, known for her wisdom and strategic counsel.
Another notable Yadhira was Yadhira Bai, a 17th-century Indian poet and mystic. Her poetic works, often reflecting on spiritual themes and the human experience, have been widely studied and admired across generations.
In more recent history, Yadhira Carrillo was a Mexican actress and singer born in 1964. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in telenovelas and her contributions to Mexican popular culture.
Yadhira Khan, born in 1976, is a renowned Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her eponymous label has gained international acclaim for its fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities.
While the name Yadhira has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and found resonance in various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across diverse fields and eras.
People
Yadhira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yadhira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yadhira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yadhira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yadhira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 262,245 US residents.
Is Yadhira a common name?
We classify Yadhira as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yadhira most popular?
The single biggest year for Yadhira was 2006, when 233 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yadhira is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yadhira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yadhira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.