Jadira
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "unique" or "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 451 living Americans carry the first name Jadira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jadira today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadira births was 2003 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadira. 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.
People living today
451
~ 1 in 759,987 Americans
Peak year
2003
25 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,276
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Jadira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadira from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 142 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadira 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 Jadira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Jadira, while New Jersey, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadira
The name Jadira has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine given name that originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name Jadira is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jadir," which means "worthy" or "deserving."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jadira can be found in a 12th-century Arabic manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noble woman from a prominent family. This suggests that the name may have been associated with nobility and high social status in its early usage.
In the 13th century, there are records of a Jadira who was a renowned poetess and scholar in the court of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt. Her works and literary contributions were highly regarded during her lifetime, and she is considered one of the most influential female intellectuals of that era.
During the 14th century, a woman named Jadira was mentioned in historical accounts as a skilled calligrapher and artist in the court of the Mamluk Sultanate in Syria. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly prized and sought after by nobles and scholars alike.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Jadira who was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist in the Ottoman Empire. She was known for her expertise in Islamic law and her contributions to religious discourse and education.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jadira was a 19th-century Arabian explorer and adventurer. Born in 1842 in the Arabian Peninsula, she was known for her daring expeditions and travels across the desert regions of the Middle East. Her detailed accounts of her journeys and encounters with various tribes and cultures were widely read and influential in her time.
Throughout its history, the name Jadira has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, art, scholarship, and exploration. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and culture, the name has gained recognition and popularity beyond its region of origin, carrying with it a sense of nobility, intelligence, and a spirit of adventure.
People
Jadira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadira 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
Jadira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 451 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadira 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 759,987 US residents.
Is Jadira a common name?
We classify Jadira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadira most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadira was 2003, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadira is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadira in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.