Jaair
A masculine Arabic name meaning "the wealthy" or "someone who is rich".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jaair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaair today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaair births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaair. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaair. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,140
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Jaair: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaair by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaair
The name Jaair is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the biblical name Jair, which is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'ir," meaning "he enlightens" or "he gives light."
In the Old Testament, Jair is mentioned as a judge and leader of the Israelites, ruling for 22 years in the period before the establishment of the monarchy. He is described as a man of considerable wealth and influence, with 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys and controlled 30 towns in the land of Gilead.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaair is found in ancient Hebrew texts and religious scriptures, such as the Book of Judges and the Book of Numbers. However, it is possible that the name was in use even earlier, as many names from this period have been lost to history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaair. One of the earliest was Jaair ben Simeon, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
Another notable figure was Jaair ben Aharon, a 13th-century Jewish scholar and physician from Spain. He wrote extensively on medicine and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field.
In the 16th century, Jaair ben Joseph Hazzan was a prominent Jewish poet and writer from Morocco. His works, which included religious poetry and commentary on the Bible, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
In more recent history, Jaair Obando was a Colombian footballer who played as a defender in the 1990s and early 2000s. He represented his country in several international tournaments and was part of the Colombian team that participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Lastly, Jaair Arreola is a contemporary Mexican actor and filmmaker who has appeared in various television shows and movies since the early 2000s. He is known for his roles in productions such as "Una familia de tantas" and "Narcos: México."
People
Jaair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaair as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaair going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jaair a common name?
We classify Jaair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaair most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaair was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaair is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaair in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaair in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaair can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jaair?
See how many people have the name Jaair on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.