Jaire

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Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"

"the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"

Jaire Origin and Meaning

The name Jaire is a boy's name meaning "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine".

Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500 choice in the US.

While Jaire lags behind the other alternative spellings - Zyaire and Zaire - it is trending upwards, and as of 2023, it is given to around 170 boys each year. The spelling might take inspiration from the popular Ja- beginning of Jamari, Jakai, and Jamar, or it could be a nod to the Biblical names, Jairus or Jair, meaning "to shine".

Jaire Popularity

• 1871 Nameberry 2022
• 205 Unique 2023