Yadier

Yadier - A very unique male name

Yadier appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #3597. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yadier and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yadier? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yadier. The baby boy name Yadier was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3509 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yadier peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 1714.

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Yadier is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yadier is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,269 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,269.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yadier is where you live.

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Yadier origin and meaning

Modern coinage (Puerto Rican)

None documented — a modern Spanish-language coinage with no established etymology

Yadier appears suddenly in 2005, exactly as Puerto Rican catcher Yadier Molina became a star, and peaked in 2007. No older name or construction behind it is documented. It is best understood as a contemporary coinage carried by one famous bearer.

Origin uncertain

Yadier is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Yadier, pop culture references for the name Yadier and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yadier

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yadier, sorted by popularity.

Yadira / Yadir /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yadier

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yadier a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yadier?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

yah-dee-AIR · /jÉ‘diˈɛər/
English renderings vary; the data table gives 2 syllables against the usual 3.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Yadi

Famous bearers

• Yadier Molina — Puerto Rican baseball catcher, a St. Louis Cardinals star known by his given name (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

For baseball families Yadier carries a direct, admired namesake; the sound is distinctly Puerto Rican and modern.

Worth knowing

• Outside baseball and Puerto Rican communities the name usually needs spelling and explaining.