Jahlique
Jahlique is a unique feminine name with uncertain origins and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jahlique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahlique today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahlique births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahlique. 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 Jahlique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,086
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jahlique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahlique 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 Jahlique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahlique
The name Jahlique is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the root words "jah" and "lique," which together translate to "God's grace" or "divine favor." This name was likely used by some of the Aramaic-speaking communities in regions like modern-day Syria, Iraq, and parts of Iran.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahlique can be found in the ancient Aramaic inscriptions discovered in the ruins of the city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, mention a person named Jahlique who is believed to have been a prominent merchant or trader in the region.
In the ancient Mesopotamian religion of Zoroastrianism, which originated in modern-day Iran, there are references to a figure named Jahlique in some of the sacred texts. This figure is described as a wise and virtuous individual who was revered for their spiritual teachings and their dedication to the principles of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.
During the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and Mediterranean regions from the 4th to the 15th centuries CE, there are records of several individuals bearing the name Jahlique. One notable figure was Jahlique of Antioch, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE and was known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics.
In the 9th century CE, there was a famous Arab poet and scholar named Jahlique al-Basri, who was born in the city of Basra (modern-day Iraq) and gained recognition for his beautiful and insightful poetry. He is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Arabic literature during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Jahlique was Jahlique ibn Sinan, a legendary Persian philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 10th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of logic, astronomy, and geometry, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world and beyond.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Jahlique, which has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language and has been used across various cultures and religions in the Middle East and surrounding regions over the centuries.
People
Jahlique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahlique 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
Jahlique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahlique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahlique 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 Jahlique a common name?
We classify Jahlique 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 Jahlique most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahlique was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahlique is about 26 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 Jahlique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahlique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahlique 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 Jahlique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahlique 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 Jahlique 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 Jahlique?
You can see how many Americans are named Jahlique on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.