Jairo: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Jairo is of Hebrew origin and means "God enlightens" or "enlightened by God". It is a variant of the name Jair, which is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'ir" meaning "to give light" or "to shine".

The name Jairo is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yair, which means "he shines" or "he enlightens".

The popularity of the name Jairo varies depending on the country and time period. In the United States, Jairo has not been consistently popular. According to Social Security Administration data, Jairo first appeared on the top 1000 baby names list in 1972 and reached its peak in popularity in 1992 when it ranked 448th. However, its popularity has been declining since then. As of 2020, Jairo ranked 905th in the United States.
In other countries, particularly in Latin America, Jairo is more popular. It is a commonly used name in countries like Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras. In these countries, Jairo may have a higher popularity and rank amongst the top names chosen for newborns.

Some variations of the name Jairo include:
- Jayro
- Jayroz
- Gyro
- Hairo
- Yairo
- Yaro
- Yero

1. Jay
2. Jai
3. J-Man
4. Jay-Bird
5. Jay-Ro
6. Jay-Jay
7. Jiru
8. Jayo
9. Jaybo
10. Jay-Z

1. Jairo Álvarez Botero - Colombian footballer
2. Jairo Arrieta - Costa Rican footballer
3. Jairo Riedewald - Dutch footballer
4. Jairo Castillo - Colombian footballer
5. Jairo Mora Sandoval - Costa Rican environmentalist and conservationist
6. Jairo Varela - Colombian musician and composer
7. Jairo Mattos - Brazilian actor
8. Jairo Camargo - Colombian actor
9. Jairo Martínez - Cuban-born American artist and painter
10. Jairo Gómez - Colombian vallenato singer