Jahziah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds" or "God sees".
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Jahziah. It is a predominantly male name (94.2% of registrations). The average person named Jahziah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahziah births was 2010 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahziah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jahziah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
2010
29 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,755
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Jahziah
Jahziah leans heavily male at 94.2% of total registrations, but 17 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jahziah as a male name
- Ranked #4,755 in 2024
- 21 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (23 births)
Jahziah as a female name
- Ranked #15,086 in 2016
- 6 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2010 (6 births)
Popularity
Jahziah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahziah 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 168 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jahziah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahziah 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 Jahziah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahziahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahziah
The name Jahziah has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, with origins dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a combination of the Hebrew words "Yah," which is a shortened form of the name of God, and "ziah," meaning "to shine" or "to blossom."
This name is found in various ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures, though its exact meaning and significance are subject to interpretation. Some scholars suggest that Jahziah could be interpreted as "God shines" or "God's blossom," reflecting a connection to divine radiance and spiritual growth.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jahziah can be traced back to the biblical period, where it was likely borne by individuals within the ancient Israelite community. However, specific references to individuals with this name are scarce in historical records.
One notable figure from history who bore the name Jahziah was Jahziah ben Haggai, a Jewish scholar and commentator who lived in the 12th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Another individual of historical significance was Jahziah ben Abraham, a Jewish philosopher and theologian from the 13th century. He was renowned for his work in reconciling Jewish thought with contemporary philosophical and scientific ideas of his time.
In the 16th century, Jahziah ben Isaac, a Jewish mystic and kabbalist, gained recognition for his writings on the esoteric teachings of Kabbalah and his influence on the development of Jewish mysticism.
During the 17th century, Jahziah ben Solomon was a prominent rabbi and scholar who served as the chief rabbi of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. He was celebrated for his expertise in Jewish law and his contributions to the spiritual leadership of his community.
In more recent times, Jahziah Addison was a notable African-American writer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for his poetry and prose that explored themes of racial identity, social justice, and the African-American experience.
While the name Jahziah has ancient roots and historical significance, its usage has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. Nevertheless, its connection to divine radiance and spiritual growth continues to resonate with those who appreciate its rich cultural heritage and symbolic meaning.
People
Jahziah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahziah 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
Jahziah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahziah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahziah 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 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Jahziah a common name?
We classify Jahziah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahziah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahziah was 2010, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahziah is about 11 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 Jahziah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahziah a male name?
Yes, 94.2% of people registered as Jahziah 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 Jahziah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahziah 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 Jahziah 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 are named Jahziah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jahziah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.