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Jahira

A combination of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness', and Cristina, meaning 'follower of Christ'. This name reflects a person who is both deeply rooted in tradition and radiating with a compassionate, resilient spirit.

Key Stats

Total births373
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2007
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1983
Most recent2010
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 50%CA — 17%NJ — 17%FL — 17%AK — 0%

Notable People

Mariacristina De Nardi (Distinguished Professor of Economics) · Maria Cristina of Savoy (Queen Consort of the Two Sicilies) · Mariacristina Gribaudi (President of the Civic Museums of Venice) · Maria Cristina of the Two Sicilies (Queen Regent of Spain) · Mariacristina Laurenti (Contemporary Italian Author and Scholar)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MariaCristinaMariCrisTina

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