Yeabsira
An Ethiopian feminine name meaning "she has brought forth".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Yeabsira. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Yeabsira today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yeabsira births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yeabsira. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yeabsira. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,249
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Yeabsira
Yeabsira is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 54 total registrations, 41 (75.9%) were male and 13 (24.1%) were female.
Yeabsira as a male name
- Ranked #12,249 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (7 births)
Yeabsira as a female name
- Ranked #15,602 in 2018
- 6 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2016 (7 births)
Popularity
Yeabsira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yeabsira from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yeabsira remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yeabsira 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 Yeabsira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yeabsira
The name Yeabsira is believed to have originated from the Amharic language, spoken primarily in Ethiopia. It is a relatively uncommon name, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages of the region.
One theory suggests that Yeabsira is derived from the combination of two Amharic words, "ye" meaning "of" and "absira" meaning "light" or "illumination". This interpretation would give the name the meaning of "one who brings light" or "one who illuminates". However, the exact etymology remains uncertain, and other linguistic experts have proposed alternative explanations.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yeabsira can be found in ancient Ethiopian texts and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was primarily associated with the Christian communities of the region, possibly indicating a religious or spiritual connotation.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name Yeabsira. One such person was Yeabsira Gebremichael, an Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of the Ge'ez language and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts and manuscripts.
Another noteworthy figure was Yeabsira Tafari, an Ethiopian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his works exploring the intersection of reason and faith, and his influential teachings on ethics and morality.
In the 19th century, Yeabsira Desta was a prominent Ethiopian military leader who played a significant role in the battles against the invading Italian forces. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Ethiopian history.
The name Yeabsira also appeared in religious texts and manuscripts from the region, such as the "Kebra Nagast" (The Glory of Kings), an important literary work that traces the lineage of Ethiopian rulers back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Another historical figure bearing the name Yeabsira was Yeabsira Demissie, an Ethiopian artist and calligrapher who lived in the early 20th century. He was celebrated for his intricate and beautiful illuminated manuscripts, which preserved traditional Ethiopian artistic styles and techniques.
While the name Yeabsira may not be as common in modern times, its rich historical and cultural roots continue to be a source of fascination and intrigue, reflecting the diverse linguistic and literary traditions of the Ethiopian region.
People
Yeabsira + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yeabsira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yeabsira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yeabsira 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Yeabsira a common name?
We classify Yeabsira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yeabsira most popular?
The single biggest year for Yeabsira was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yeabsira is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yeabsira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yeabsira a male name?
Yes, 75.9% of people registered as Yeabsira in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Yeabsira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yeabsira in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yeabsira can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Yeabsira?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.