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Jahsir

An inventive masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 788 living Americans carry the first name Jahsir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahsir today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahsir births was 2021 (59 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahsir. 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

788

~ 1 in 434,967 Americans

Peak year

2021

59 babies that year

Average age

12

years old

2024 SSA rank

#2,918

Tracked since 2000

Popularity

Jahsir: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jahsir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 315 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

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Decades

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

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s2250225
2010s3150315
2020s2550255

Geography

Where Jahsirs live

The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York recorded the most babies named Jahsir, while Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 67 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Jahsir

The name Jahsir has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and surrounding regions. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic root words "jah" meaning "glory" and "sir" meaning "journey" or "path." The combination of these two roots suggests that Jahsir may have been used to refer to a glorious or noble journey or path in life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahsir can be found in ancient Persian texts from the 6th century BCE, where it was used to refer to a prominent merchant and explorer who traveled along the Silk Road trade routes. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the idea of a prosperous and glorious journey or expedition.

In the 12th century CE, a notable figure named Jahsir ibn al-Khalil was a renowned poet and scholar from the city of Aleppo, in present-day Syria. His collection of poems and writings on philosophy and literature have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.

During the 15th century, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader known as Jahsir al-Din was influential in spreading the teachings of Sufism throughout the Persian and Ottoman empires. His followers revered him for his wisdom and guidance on the spiritual path.

In the 18th century, an explorer and cartographer named Jahsir al-Baghdadi was responsible for mapping and documenting many previously uncharted regions of the Arabian Peninsula. His maps and accounts of his journeys were instrumental in advancing geographic knowledge at the time.

Another notable figure with the name Jahsir was a 19th-century Persian calligrapher and artist known for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which are still admired and studied by calligraphers and artists today.

Throughout its history, the name Jahsir has maintained a sense of nobility, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge or spiritual enlightenment. While not as widely used in modern times, it continues to carry the essence of its ancient roots and meanings.

People

Jahsir + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Jahsir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Jahsir: questions and answers

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

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 788 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahsir 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 434,967 US residents.

Is Jahsir a common name?

We classify Jahsir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 795 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jahsir most popular?

The single biggest year for Jahsir was 2021, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahsir is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jahsir a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahsir 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.

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