Jairo
How to say it: HYE-roh · /ˈhaɪroʊ/
Spanish/Portuguese form of Jair, from Hebrew Yair meaning 'he enlightens' or 'he shines'.
Jairo was the 853rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 251 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #801 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #853 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 251 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,208 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #801 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jairo reached a high in the 2000s yet stayed well used afterward. Close to that peak now, it is expected to rise.
What goes with it
Breezy and warm, Jairo is pronounced HYE roh with a soft finish. Mateo and Diego share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jairo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Jairo
- Jairo Samperio (born 1993)Spanish footballer
- Jairo Rodrigues (born 1992)Brazilian association football player
- Jairo Morillas (born 1993)Spanish association football player
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