What origin is the name Jair?

Jair comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jair a popular name?

Jair is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jair does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jair?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jair — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jair

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jair

Jair

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Jair is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name that means he enlightens or my light, describing one who diffuses light to others.".

Jair is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name that means he enlightens or my light, describing one who diffuses light to others.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.