Jahseh
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a combination of "Jah" (a Hebrew name for God) and "seh" (a Hebrew word meaning "prince" or "leader").
Name Census estimates that about 844 living Americans carry the first name Jahseh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahseh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahseh births was 2023 (189 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahseh. 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
844
~ 1 in 406,107 Americans
Peak year
2023
189 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,199
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Jahseh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahseh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 647 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahseh 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 Jahseh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahsehs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Jahseh, while Oregon, New Jersey, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahseh
The given name Jahseh has its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle Eastern and North African regions. It is a variant spelling of the name Yahya, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name can be traced back to ancient times, with references found in religious texts such as the Quran and the Bible.
In Islamic tradition, Yahya, the Arabic form of the name, is associated with John the Baptist, a prominent figure in both Christianity and Islam. He is revered as a prophet in Islam and is mentioned in the Quran as a righteous and virtuous individual. The name Jahseh is a less common variant spelling, but it carries the same meaning and significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahseh can be found in historical records from the Middle Ages, where it was used among Muslim communities in the Middle East and North Africa. However, the name has been relatively uncommon throughout history, with few notable individuals bearing this particular spelling.
One of the earliest known figures with the name Jahseh was a scholar and poet from the 12th century, Jahseh al-Andalusi, who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the era of the Moorish rule. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
In the 16th century, there was a religious leader and scholar from the Ottoman Empire named Jahseh al-Qudsi, who was known for his work in Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
Another notable figure with the name Jahseh was a 17th-century warrior and military commander from the Maghreb region of North Africa, Jahseh al-Kabir, who played a significant role in the resistance against European colonialism.
In the 19th century, there was a prominent scholar and philosopher from Egypt named Jahseh al-Masri, who wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy and the reconciliation of reason and faith.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a notable poet and writer from Syria named Jahseh al-Shami, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jahseh, highlighting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage, as well as its significance in various fields such as literature, religion, and military endeavors.
People
Jahseh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahseh 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
Jahseh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahseh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 844 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahseh 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 406,107 US residents.
Is Jahseh a common name?
We classify Jahseh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 850 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahseh most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahseh was 2023, when 189 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahseh is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahseh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahseh 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.
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.