Jahtavious
An inventive masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jahtavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahtavious today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahtavious births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahtavious. 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 Jahtavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#9,528
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Jahtavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahtavious 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 Jahtavious 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahtavious
The name Jahtavious has its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian culture, originating from the word "Jahta," which means "blessed" or "favored" in the Akkadian language. This name is believed to have been derived from the name of the ancient Mesopotamian god, Jahi, who was revered as the deity of wisdom and knowledge.
During the height of the Mesopotamian civilization, around 2500 BCE, the name Jahtavious was commonly given to male children born into noble or influential families. It was seen as a symbol of good fortune and a testament to the parents' wish for their child to be blessed with wisdom and intelligence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jahtavious can be found in cuneiform tablets dating back to the Old Babylonian period (circa 1830-1531 BCE). These tablets were often used to record important events, such as births, marriages, and commercial transactions, and the name Jahtavious appears numerous times in these ancient records.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Jahtavious was a prominent Babylonian scholar and astrologer who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi (circa 1792-1750 BCE). His contributions to the field of astronomy and the development of the Babylonian calendar system were highly regarded in his time.
Another significant Jahtavious in history was a Sumerian poet and playwright who lived around 2100 BCE. His works, which were preserved on clay tablets, provided valuable insights into the culture and daily life of the ancient Sumerian people.
In the later centuries, the name Jahtavious also gained popularity among the ancient Greeks and Romans. During the Hellenistic period (323-30 BCE), a renowned Greek philosopher named Jahtavious of Rhodes made significant contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.
In the Roman era, a prominent military leader named Jahtavious Maximus (born around 150 CE) was celebrated for his victories against the Germanic tribes that threatened the borders of the Roman Empire.
The name Jahtavious also appeared in various religious texts and scriptures throughout history. In the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a passage mentions a high priest named Jahtavious who was revered for his wisdom and devotion to the gods.
While the name Jahtavious has become less common in modern times, its rich historical roots and significance in ancient civilizations have cemented its place in the annals of onomastic studies.
People
Jahtavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahtavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jahtavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahtavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahtavious 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jahtavious a common name?
We classify Jahtavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahtavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahtavious was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahtavious is about 21 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 Jahtavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahtavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahtavious 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 Jahtavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahtavious 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 Jahtavious 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 people share the name Jahtavious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.