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Jahare

An Arabic name meaning "daylight" or "sunshine".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jahare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahare today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahare births was 2006 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahare. 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 Jahare. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2006

5 babies that year

Average age

20

years old

2006 SSA rank

#12,806

Tracked since 2006

Popularity

Jahare: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Jahare 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 Jahare during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Jahare

Jahare is a name with deep roots in ancient Middle Eastern civilizations, particularly in the region of present-day Iran and surrounding areas. Its origins can be traced back to the Persian language, where it is believed to have derived from the root word "jah," meaning "world" or "earth," and the suffix "-are," indicating a possessive or descriptive form.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jahare date back to the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. It is thought to have been used as a personal name during this period, potentially referring to individuals who were closely connected to the land or held positions of importance related to agriculture or natural resources.

In ancient Persian texts and inscriptions, the name Jahare is mentioned in various contexts, although specific references are scarce due to the fragmentary nature of historical records from that era. Some scholars have suggested that the name may have held significance in Zoroastrian traditions, which were prevalent in ancient Persia, but concrete evidence is lacking.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Jahare was a Persian nobleman and military commander who lived during the reign of Darius the Great in the 5th century BCE. Referred to in Greek historical accounts as "Jahares," he played a role in the Persian wars against the Greeks and is mentioned in the writings of Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian.

Another notable figure with the name Jahare was a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Sasanian Empire in the 6th century CE. Known for his contributions to Persian literature and philosophy, his works have been preserved in various anthologies and manuscripts, although little is known about his personal life.

In the 9th century CE, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Jahare ibn Abi Hayyan gained recognition for his expertise in Islamic law and jurisprudence. He authored several influential treatises and played a role in shaping the legal practices of the Abbasid Caliphate.

During the medieval period, the name Jahare appeared in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, often associated with individuals of Persian descent or cultural influence. One such figure was Jahare al-Bukhari, a renowned physician and philosopher who lived in the 11th century and made significant contributions to the field of medicine.

In more recent centuries, the name Jahare has been less commonly used, although it has occasionally appeared in historical records and literary works from the Persian cultural sphere. It remains a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, reflecting a connection to the land and natural world.

People

Jahare + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jahare: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jahare?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahare 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 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Jahare a common name?

We classify Jahare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jahare most popular?

The single biggest year for Jahare was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahare is about 20 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 Jahare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jahare a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahare 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 Jahare still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahare 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 Jahare 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 Jahare?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jahare at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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