Yakir
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Yakir is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Yakir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 73 babies have been named Yakir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yakir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,811 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,811
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yakir
Yakir is a boy name .
Yakir is currently ranked #41,811 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yakir include Yak, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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