Yakira
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yakira
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Yakira has Hebrew roots and means 'the beloved'. It derives from the Hebrew term yakira (יַקִּירָה), which means 'loved, esteemed, regarded'. Yakira is particularly common in the Israeli and Jewish cultural circles but is also used in the English-speaking world.
What does the name Yakira mean?
Yakira is a Hebrew name for girls that means 'the beloved'. The name comes from the homonymous Hebrew word yakira (יַקִּירָה), which stands for 'loved, esteemed, regarded'. In history, the American actress Yakira Chambers (1980-2022) gained fame.
Where does the name Yakira come from?
Yakira is a female first name with ancient Hebrew origins, reflected in the meaning 'the beloved'. The word consists of yakira (יַקִּירָה), which means 'loved, esteemed, regarded' in Hebrew. It is prevalent in the languages of English, Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.
How do you pronounce Yakira?
ja-ki-ra
Popularity
In Germany, Yakira is a rather rare name. It has not gained popularity in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking at 1,142nd place in 2003. Between 1984 and 2024, Yakira was given less than 10 times in Austria, earning it the 7,542nd place. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Kira / Yaki
Frequently asked questions about the name Yakira
What is the origin of the name Yakira?
Yakira has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the beloved'.
What does the name Yakira mean?
The name derives from the Hebrew word yakira, which means 'loved, esteemed, regarded'.
How common is the name Yakira?
Yakira is prevalent in the languages of English, Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.