Jahaira
Beautiful, luminous flower of Caribbean/Spanish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,461 living Americans carry the first name Jahaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jahaira today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahaira births was 2003 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahaira. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 234,603 Americans
Peak year
2003
73 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,629
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Jahaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahaira 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 548 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
Jahaira 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 Jahaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahairas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Jahaira, while Massachusetts, Colorado, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 82 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahaira
The name Jahaira is thought to have its origins in Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine given name that is derived from the Arabic word "jahra," which means "voice" or "sound." The name likely emerged in regions where Arabic was spoken, such as the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahaira can be found in historical texts from the 11th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a woman who lived in the city of Córdoba, which was then part of the Caliphate of Córdoba, a medieval Islamic state in present-day Spain.
Throughout history, the name Jahaira has been associated with several notable individuals. One such individual was Jahaira bint al-Mu'tazz, a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. She was renowned for her mastery of Arabic poetry and was considered one of the most accomplished female poets of her time.
Another historical figure with the name Jahaira was Jahaira al-Andalusiyya, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and musician who lived in the city of Seville, which was then part of the Almoravid Empire. She was known for her contributions to the development of Andalusian classical music and her compositions were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
In the 14th century, there was a notable Persian mystic and poet named Jahaira Nishapuri, who was born in the city of Nishapur, located in present-day Iran. She was a prominent figure in the Sufi tradition and her poetry was widely admired for its spiritual depth and devotional themes.
Moving forward in time, one cannot overlook the significance of Jahaira al-Khalili, a 17th-century Egyptian scholar and astronomer who made important contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. She was highly respected for her work on the calculation of planetary movements and her writings on celestial mechanics.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jahaira, each contributing to various fields such as literature, music, spirituality, and science. The name's rich cultural heritage and historical significance continue to make it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and meaning.
People
Jahaira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahaira 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
Jahaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,461 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahaira 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 234,603 US residents.
Is Jahaira a common name?
We classify Jahaira as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,508 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahaira was 2003, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahaira is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahaira 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.