Jaaziah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wealth" or "bounty".
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the first name Jaaziah. It is a predominantly male name (94.7% of registrations). The average person named Jaaziah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaaziah births was 2017 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaaziah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaaziah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
225
~ 1 in 1,523,353 Americans
Peak year
2017
24 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,440
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaaziah
Jaaziah leans heavily male at 94.7% of total registrations, but 12 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jaaziah as a male name
- Ranked #11,440 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (20 births)
Jaaziah as a female name
- Ranked #14,830 in 2017
- 6 female births in 2017
- Peak: 2007 (6 births)
Popularity
Jaaziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaaziah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 164 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaaziah 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 Jaaziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaaziah
The name Jaaziah traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture, with roots in the ancient Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, between the 7th and 8th centuries AD.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jaaziah can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "jaaz," which means "to reward" or "to recompense." This connection suggests that the name Jaaziah may have been given to individuals as a symbolic gesture, reflecting a desire for divine reward or blessings.
In the realm of historical figures, one of the most notable individuals bearing the name Jaaziah was Jaaziah ibn Qudamah (1147-1223 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He was a prominent figure in the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on Islamic law and theology.
Another historical figure with the name Jaaziah was Jaaziah al-Basri (723-803 AD), a celebrated Islamic mystic and ascetic from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his emphasis on self-discipline and devotion to God.
In the realm of literature, the name Jaaziah appears in some ancient Arabic poetry and prose works. For instance, the 9th-century poet Abu Tammam al-Ta'i (806-845 AD) mentioned a character named Jaaziah in one of his renowned poems, highlighting the name's presence in the literary traditions of the time.
Moving forward in history, one notable figure bearing the name Jaaziah was Jaaziah al-Qabisi (936-1012 AD), an influential Islamic scholar and educator from Qabis, Spain. He is credited with writing one of the earliest works on educational philosophy and methodology in the Islamic world.
Another individual worth mentioning is Jaaziah ibn Harun (1166-1239 AD), a renowned physician and philosopher from Persia. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote several treatises on various medical topics, drawing from both Islamic and Greek traditions.
It is important to note that while the name Jaaziah has a rich historical legacy, its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods. The examples provided offer a glimpse into the diverse contexts in which the name has appeared throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance.
People
Jaaziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaaziah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jaaziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaaziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaaziah 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 1,523,353 US residents.
Is Jaaziah a common name?
We classify Jaaziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaaziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaaziah was 2017, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaaziah is about 13 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 Jaaziah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaaziah a male name?
Yes, 94.7% of people registered as Jaaziah 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 Jaaziah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaaziah 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 Jaaziah 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 people are named Jaaziah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.